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Four clay models for proposals for the Cleveland War Memorial expansion project. They are on a wood board. Each is a geometric shape and all four are different from one another.

Fountain of Eternal Life: Peace
Arising from the Flames of War, 1964
Cleveland War Memorial, architectural model
Mixed media

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1994.026

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…

Proper right arm for plaster sketch model of nude central figure for Fountain of Eternal life. The yellowish discoloring is from shellac used to seal the plaster.

Two separate pieces-
Large Two piece plaster exterior, rubber interior mold, plaster core. 7 holes on back 3 on front.
Small Two piece plaster exterior, rubber interior mold, plaster core.

"Fountain of Eternal LIfe Central Figure" written on…

Small scale plaster sketch model for the Cleveland War Memorial Eastern Civilization monolith.

Various images from India and Hindu icons. Represented are Ganesh and the Buddha. Monkeys are also represented because Mr. Fredericks said there are a…

Two piece plaster and black rubber mold held together by wire. "Cleveland Sketch" written on mold.

This is an early plaster sketch model for Fountain of Eternal LIfe which later was rejected and became Star Dream. This is the female section of the sculpture. The section of leg that is missing is found on the male section to this model.

Plaster sketch model for Fountain of Eternal life. Tall, thin nude male figure rising out of the flames with right hand reaching toward the sky.

Sculpture of a tall slender male stretching into the sky from flames. This is a sketch model for the center figure for the Fountain of Eternal Life.