Side view of the small-scale model of "Night" from "Night and Day Fountain"

Side view of the small-scale model of "Night" from "Night and Day Fountain"

Animal sculpture--20th century.
Artists' studios--United States.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American

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.

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 16 Folder 9

n.d.

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V-16-09

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Image

Royal Oak (Mich.)

Black and white print

3.25" x 4.25"