Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster]
Dublin Core
Title
Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster]
Subject
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
There are several parts to the 1/12th scale sculpture including multiple models for the four civilizations.
Central figure from Fountain of Eternal Life and four smaller surrounding figures. The central figure is still in the wood crate. All civilization models were packed in a barrel.
(2x) Eastern Civilization plaster sketch model for the Fountain of Eternal Life.
Various images from India and Hindu icons. Represented are Ganesh and the Buddha. Monkeys are also represented because Mr. Fredericks said there are a lot of monkeys in India.
(2x) Plaster sketch model of Western Civilization sculpture from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbolism includes a male and female animals and grapes.
(3x) Plaster sketch model of the Nordic Civilization sculpture for Fountain of Eternal Life. Nordic Civilization has fish, sea animals and Poseidon.
(2x) Plaster model of Southern Civilization figure from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbols include African masks, African Animals, and people.
Plaster model. Orb with flames 1/12 th scale. The orb does not have the same level of detail as the final work.
Plaster base
Central figure from Fountain of Eternal Life and four smaller surrounding figures. The central figure is still in the wood crate. All civilization models were packed in a barrel.
(2x) Eastern Civilization plaster sketch model for the Fountain of Eternal Life.
Various images from India and Hindu icons. Represented are Ganesh and the Buddha. Monkeys are also represented because Mr. Fredericks said there are a lot of monkeys in India.
(2x) Plaster sketch model of Western Civilization sculpture from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbolism includes a male and female animals and grapes.
(3x) Plaster sketch model of the Nordic Civilization sculpture for Fountain of Eternal Life. Nordic Civilization has fish, sea animals and Poseidon.
(2x) Plaster model of Southern Civilization figure from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbols include African masks, African Animals, and people.
Plaster model. Orb with flames 1/12 th scale. The orb does not have the same level of detail as the final work.
Plaster base
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1949
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Sculpture Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
2000.125.001 26.5"
2000.125.002 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.003 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.004 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.005 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.006 13" dia
2000.125.007 4" x 12"
2000.125.007b 4" x 12"
2000.125.008 4" x 12"
2000.125.009 4" x 13"
2000.125.010 4.5" x 14"
2000.125.011 8.5" dia
2000.125.002 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.003 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.004 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.005 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.006 13" dia
2000.125.007 4" x 12"
2000.125.007b 4" x 12"
2000.125.008 4" x 12"
2000.125.009 4" x 13"
2000.125.010 4.5" x 14"
2000.125.011 8.5" dia
Materials
Plaster
Catalog Number
2000.125.001
2000.125.002
2000.125.003
2000.125.004
2000.125.005
2000.125.006
2000.125.007
2000.125.007b
2000.125.008
2000.125.009
2000.125.010
2000.125.011
2000.125.002
2000.125.003
2000.125.004
2000.125.005
2000.125.006
2000.125.007
2000.125.007b
2000.125.008
2000.125.009
2000.125.010
2000.125.011
Object Location
Storage Room A - Floor
Storage Room B - O4
Storage Room A - C1
Storage Room A - D1
Storage Room A - E3
Storage Room B - O4
Storage Room A - C1
Storage Room A - D1
Storage Room A - E3
Provenance
09/22/2000 gifted to MFSM
October 2007 Moved to Collection Storage Room A from barn on Michigan Ave.
October 2007 Moved to Collection Storage Room A from barn on Michigan Ave.
Files
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed May 2, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5900.