Armature for "Two Bears"

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Title

Armature for "Two Bears"

Subject

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

Description

In this sculpture, a large brown and small black bear sit back to back in quiet thought. Although in nature these two animals are enemies, Fredericks portrays the two in a gentle humanistic way, stressing tolerance.

Notice the differences in the bears’ ears and noses. Also if you look closely at the small bear’s knees you will notice a tear drop sculpting style, known as one of Fredericks’ trademarks.

Carson Pirie Scott & Company originally commissioned Two Bears for Lincoln Square, a shopping center in Urbana, Illinois.

Creator

Hartwick, Maurice C.

Source

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 23 Folder 1

Date

n.d.

Rights

Use of this image requires permission from the creator.

Relation

V-23-01

Format

image/jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

E-6.101

Coverage

Royal Oak (Mich.)

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Black and white print

Physical Dimensions

8" x 10"

Files

Armature for Two Bears.jpg

Citation

Hartwick, Maurice C., “Armature for "Two Bears",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/3588.