Close-up of "Leaping Gazelle" from "Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain" - rear view

Close-up of "Leaping Gazelle" from "Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain" - rear view

Animal sculpture--20th century.
Barbour, Levi L. (Levi Lewis), 1840-1925
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American

Located in Belle Isle's Rose Garden, the sculpture stands sixteen feet tall atop a granite pedestal. A wheeling bronze gazelle is the focal point of the fountain and the four smaller figures on the granite basin depict a hawk, grouse, rabbit and otter, representations of the island's native animals. Also known as "Leaping Gazelle," this fountain started Fredericks’ career as a monumental sculptor and increased his public notoriety.

Maurice C. Hartwick

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 2, Folder 23

n.d.

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V-02-23

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Belle Isle (Detroit, Mich.)
Detroit (Mich.)

Black and white print

8" x 10"