Side view of limestone and plaster lions for "The Lion and Mouse"
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Title
Side view of limestone and plaster lions for "The Lion and Mouse"
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century.
Limestone sculpture
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Limestone sculpture
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
This sculpture illustrates the well known Aesop Fable of “The Lion and the Mouse.†Fredericks’ rendition depicts the end of the story in which the tiny mouse returns the king of the jungle’s kindness by saving him from a hunter’s trap.
The J. L. Hudson Company commissioned this sculpture for Eastland Center in Harper Woods, Michigan. Like many of Fredericks’ sculptures, he designed it specifically for children.
Both animals possess humanized friendly facial expressions. The lion is reclining in a human-like position with crossed legs and his stylized round head and mane feature uniformly coiled ringlets. These artistic intentions make the “king of the jungle†appealing to all.
The J. L. Hudson Company commissioned this sculpture for Eastland Center in Harper Woods, Michigan. Like many of Fredericks’ sculptures, he designed it specifically for children.
Both animals possess humanized friendly facial expressions. The lion is reclining in a human-like position with crossed legs and his stylized round head and mane feature uniformly coiled ringlets. These artistic intentions make the “king of the jungle†appealing to all.
Creator
Hartwick, Maurice C.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 15 Folder 35
Series V, Box 15 Folder 35
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the creator.
Relation
V-15-35
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
9030
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
Hartwick, Maurice C., “Side view of limestone and plaster lions for "The Lion and Mouse",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/2349.