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…
Two plaster bases for 1/3 scale. One base has "I, II, III, 4 and 5" written on it as well as a small pink package that has "spaces between base swan feal" written on it.
Plaster base for Fountain of Eternal Life. There is some detail on the sphere and flames on the top. A series of lines are drawn on from the center that extend to the edge.