Marshall Fredericks watches the installation of "Nordic Civilization" at the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" site
Dublin Core
Title
Marshall Fredericks watches the installation of "Nordic Civilization" at the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" site
Subject
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Description
The smoothness of the surface and the graceful, curving lines expressed in this full-scale model of Nordic Civilization are highly suggestive of the sea itself.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 7 Folder 21
Series V, Box 7 Folder 21
Date
1964
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-07-21
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Coverage
Cleveland (Ohio)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Marshall Fredericks watches the installation of "Nordic Civilization" at the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" site,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 19, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/946.