Granite "Eastern Civilization" - part of the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by water sprays - 1994
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Title
Granite "Eastern Civilization" - part of the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by water sprays - 1994
Subject
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
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
Description
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.
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.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 8 Folder 15
Series V, Box 8 Folder 15
Date
1994-09
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-08-15
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Coverage
Cleveland (Ohio)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Color print
Physical Dimensions
4" x 6"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Granite "Eastern Civilization" - part of the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by water sprays - 1994,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed December 22, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/1065.