"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - architectural site model
Architectural models--1940-1960. Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc. Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Wood and metal architectural site model of the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life". Smallest site model â€“ 1â€ = 100â€™
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers Series V, Box 6 Folder 41
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"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - close-up of architectural site model
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - front view 1992
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
The Fountain, also known as the "Cleveland War Memorial", is composed of a large granite basin set with bronze plaques containing the names of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Located within the basin are four granite carvings depicting the great civilizations of the earth: Nordic, Eastern, Southern and Western cultures. Centered within is the 10 Â½ foot sculptured bronze sphere representing the Universe as man has imagined it. Its design contains symbols of Eternal Life and Spirit derived from ancient myths. The bronze central figure towers 43 feet above the basin. This figure expresses the main theme of the Fountain: the spirit of mankind rising out of the flames of war and the destructive elements of life, reaching and ascending to a new understanding of life. The Fountain took nineteen years to complete and is located at the Civic Center Mall A in Cleveland, Ohio.
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers Series V, Box 8 Folder 13
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - Granite "Eastern Civilization"
Fredericks portrays Eastern culture with a god identified as Buddha. Leaning over his shoulder is the monkey god, Hanuman, who symbolizes loyalty, courage and strength. In the center of the sculpture is the elephant-headed god Ganesh. To his left are two figures kneeling in prayer. The head and neck of a bull form the left end of the sculpture. Considered a sacred animal in India, Hindus view the bull as a symbol of fertility and plenty. Fredericks gained appreciation of Indian culture while stationed in India during World War II.
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - Granite "Nordic Civilization"
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 Poseidonâ€™s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the handâ€™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.
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - quarter scale bronze on receipt from Bedi-Makky foundry
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers Series V, Box 8 Folder 18
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - quarter scale plaster after bronze casting at Bedi- Makky foundry, February 1997
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - quarter scale plaster model of sphere after bronze casting at Bedi-Makky foundry
"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - rear view
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers Series V, Box 7 Folder 31
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"Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" - side view
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers Series V, Box 8 Folder 6