"Two Bears" at the Sterling Heights Public Library
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Title
"Two Bears" at the Sterling Heights Public Library
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century.
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Sterling Heights Public Library (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Sterling Heights Public Library (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
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 11
Series V, Box 23 Folder 11
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-23-11
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Coverage
Sterling Heights (Mich.)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
“"Two Bears" at the Sterling Heights Public Library,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed December 26, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/3646.