Plaster sketch model of "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain"
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Title
Plaster sketch model of "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain"
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Description
The Henry J. McMorran Auditorium in Port Huron, Michigan commissioned the Night and Day Fountain as well as a gold anodized aluminum Sculptured Clock for the building. Completed two years before the fountain’s installation, Fredericks conceived the sculptures and clock as a unified design concept.
In keeping with a long tradition in western art, the sculptor personified time with figures representing night and day. Night possesses long, smooth, graceful curves. Night floats upon a swan in flight, holding a small bird in her hand.
In comparison to Night, Day is more angular with more pronounced muscles and veins in his arms and hands. Day rests upon an otter which is hunting in a school of Northern pike.
In keeping with a long tradition in western art, the sculptor personified time with figures representing night and day. Night possesses long, smooth, graceful curves. Night floats upon a swan in flight, holding a small bird in her hand.
In comparison to Night, Day is more angular with more pronounced muscles and veins in his arms and hands. Day rests upon an otter which is hunting in a school of Northern pike.
Creator
Hartwick, Maurice C.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 16 Folder 6
Series V, Box 16 Folder 6
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the creator.
Relation
V-16-06
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
0643
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
Hartwick, Maurice C., “Plaster sketch model of "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed December 31, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/2443.