"Portrait of Michael Emmet Taylor"

Dublin Core

Title

"Portrait of Michael Emmet Taylor"

Subject

Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Portrait sculpture--20th century
Portrait sculpture, American

Description

1935, bronze, 34 1/2 inches.

The Vice President of General Motors, Chevrolet division commissioned Fredericks to do this full-length portrait of his grandson, Michael Emmet Taylor. When brought to Fredericks’ studio for his portrait sitting, young Michael held a small ball in his hand. The youngster kept playing with the ball so Fredericks included it in the portrait.

Source

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 18 Folder 27

Date

n.d.

Rights

Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.

Relation

V-18-27

Format

image/jpeg

Type

Image

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Black and white print

Physical Dimensions

8" x 10"

Files

Portrait of Michael Emmet Taylor.jpg

Citation

“"Portrait of Michael Emmet Taylor",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/2822.