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View of flatbed bed truck with "Freedom of the Human Spirit"
The businessmen backers of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair aspired to produce an economic boom for the city that would rival the hugely successful New York World’s Fair of 1939-40 that brought more than 44 million visitors to the city. Many of…
View of facade with "Indian and Wild Swans" attached
This sculptural group of an Indian and four swans is located on the façade of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Fredericks said of the design that the swans, “complement the simple surface (of the wall) with just the right dignified accent…(they…
Fredericks said of the design that the swans, “complement the simple surface (of the wall) with just the right dignified accent…(they…
View of cracks in the plaster model of "Two Bears"
In this sculpture, a large brown and small black bear sit back to back in quiet thought. Although in nature these two animals are enemies, Fredericks portrays the two in a gentle humanistic way, stressing tolerance.
Notice the differences in the…
Notice the differences in the…
View of Central United Methodist Church with "Christ the Good Shepherd"
Installed on the front of the Central United Methodist Church in Waterford, Michigan, Fredericks cast this gold anodized sculpture in aluminum.
The idea for this sculpture began during the summer of 1961 during a conversation with the minister…
The idea for this sculpture began during the summer of 1961 during a conversation with the minister…
View of central figure from "Gazelle Fountain"
In 1936, Fredericks won a National Award Competition to design a fountain for the Levi L. Barbour Memorial, located on Belle Isle, an island park in Detroit, Michigan. Mounted 16 feet high on a granite pedestal, the bronze sculpture sits in a…
View of bronze female figure and swans from "Freedom of the Human Spirit" in Shain Park
The businessmen backers of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair aspired to produce an economic boom for the city that would rival the hugely successful New York World’s Fair of 1939-40 that brought more than 44 million visitors to the city. Many of…
View of bronze "Wings of the Morning" (Edgar B. Flint Memorial) in the distance in the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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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…
View of bronze "Spirit of Kentucky"
Collectively titled the Spirit of Kentucky, Barry Bingham, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal commissioned Fredericks to design reliefs for their new building.
After Fredericks received the commission he reportedly traveled through…
After Fredericks received the commission he reportedly traveled through…
View of bronze "Rabbit" in the courtyard of a private residence
Bronze "Rabbit" at a private residence, 1989.
View of bronze "Lizard" from above
Figure from "Japanese Goldfish, Lizard and Frog Fountain," 1937-38, bronze. Located at Thornlea, Cranbrook Educational Community, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.