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Front view of nickel "Mercury"
The Roman god Mercury was a messenger for the gods and patron of racing and athletes. His special duty was to conduct the souls of the dead to the underworld. In time he also became the Roman god of commerce and merchants. His attributes were…
Front view of plasteline model for "Lovesick Clown (Pagliacci)"
Plasteline model for "Lovesick Clown (Pagliacci)" – one of the “Clownsâ€.
Front view of plasteline model for "Wings of the Morning"
The flying swans represent the atmosphere of the unfolding morning. Fredericks often used swans in his sculptures to symbolize eternal life. The hand of God enfolds the spirit of man as he takes the wings of the morning. The upward flowing contours…
Front view of plaster model for "Eastern Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
In this plaster model, 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…
In the center of the sculpture is the elephant-headed…
Front view of plaster model for "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
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. …
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. …
Front view of polished bronze "Torso of Dancer" against a black background
After modeling the Torso of a Dancer in about 1934, Fredericks carved it in Belgian black marble for the Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He subsequently used the original plaster model to create several bronze casts.…