Leveling "Two Bears" at Interlochen Center for the Arts
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Title
Leveling "Two Bears" at Interlochen Center for the Arts
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century.
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
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.
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.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 23 Folder 9
Series V, Box 23 Folder 9
Date
1985
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-23-09
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
604-42a
10B
10B
Coverage
Interlochen (Mich.)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
5" x 7"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Leveling "Two Bears" at Interlochen Center for the Arts,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed October 31, 2025, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/3641.