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Bronze "Persephone" (Bacchante) in the Greek Theatre at Cranbrook
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In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. Following her abduction to the Underworld by Hades, Persephone’s mother Demeter attempted to rescue her. After discovering Persephone had eaten a pomegranate seed and was therefore unable…
Persephone, Bacchante [Plaster]
Persephone (Bacchante), 1972
Plaster original
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1991.034
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. She was abducted by Hades (known to the Romans as Pluto) and taken to the Underworld…
Plaster original
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1991.034
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. She was abducted by Hades (known to the Romans as Pluto) and taken to the Underworld…
Persephone, Bacchante [Bronze]
Persephone (Bacchante), 1932
Bronze, cast c. 1940
Gift of Rogers I. and Mary L. Marquis
1991.040
A bacchante is a female follower of Bacchus, the goddess of spring in Roman mythology. Bacchante are known for their gaiety, mad songs, and…
Bronze, cast c. 1940
Gift of Rogers I. and Mary L. Marquis
1991.040
A bacchante is a female follower of Bacchus, the goddess of spring in Roman mythology. Bacchante are known for their gaiety, mad songs, and…
Bacchante (Persephone) [Bronze]
Full-scale bronze of Persephone with green patina. Sculpture sits in the sculpture garden. Depicts a nude woman on her proper left knee with her hands raised at head level. She has long braids.
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of…
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of…
Sketch for "Celestial Fountain"
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
11.75" x 18.5"
Fredericks submitted sketch models for "Celestial
Fountain" as a proposal for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Although not selected for inclusion at the Fair, another Fredericks’ sculpture,…
11.75" x 18.5"
Fredericks submitted sketch models for "Celestial
Fountain" as a proposal for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Although not selected for inclusion at the Fair, another Fredericks’ sculpture,…
Unidentified sketches
Graphite on perforated steno pad paper
6" x 9"
Unidentified sketches, possibly for "Persephone (Bacchante)" and Sun Dial Airport Beacon.
6" x 9"
Unidentified sketches, possibly for "Persephone (Bacchante)" and Sun Dial Airport Beacon.
Plaster model for "Persephone" (Bacchante)
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. Following her abduction to the Underworld by Hades, Persephone’s mother Demeter attempted to rescue her. After discovering Persephone had eaten a pomegranate seed and was therefore unable…
Front view of the plaster model for "Persephone" (Bacchante)
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In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. Following her abduction to the Underworld by Hades, Persephone’s mother Demeter attempted to rescue her. After discovering Persephone had eaten a pomegranate seed and was therefore unable…
Rear view of the plaster model for "Persephone" (Bacchante)
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. Following her abduction to the Underworld by Hades, Persephone’s mother Demeter attempted to rescue her. After discovering Persephone had eaten a pomegranate seed and was therefore unable…
"Persephone" (Bacchante) at an unidentified location
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In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. Following her abduction to the Underworld by Hades, Persephone’s mother Demeter attempted to rescue her. After discovering Persephone had eaten a pomegranate seed and was therefore unable…