Don Quixote, Full Scale, [Bronze]
Dublin Core
Title
Don Quixote, Full Scale, [Bronze]
Subject
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
DON QUIXOTE de la MANCHA, 1937
Bronze, cast 1988
Cast in public collection:
MFSG garden, bronze, 1988
Cervantes' "Don Quixote de la Mancha" is a masterpiece of world literature. It is as well known and loved today as when it was first issued in 1605. Cervantes glorified Knight Errantry with his parody of the romances of chivalry. Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza roamed the Spanish countryside in search of adventures. Fredericks' sculpture relays the whimsical quality of Don Quixote. This whimsey is evident in his expression and posture as well as in the way he is modeled. The form is highly stylized and hard-edged. Notice his pointed beard, mustache and armor. The surface is smooth and there are few details. Located in a display case at the front of the gallery is a small-scale version in which you can see the details of his face more clearly.
Bronze, cast 1988
Cast in public collection:
MFSG garden, bronze, 1988
Cervantes' "Don Quixote de la Mancha" is a masterpiece of world literature. It is as well known and loved today as when it was first issued in 1605. Cervantes glorified Knight Errantry with his parody of the romances of chivalry. Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza roamed the Spanish countryside in search of adventures. Fredericks' sculpture relays the whimsical quality of Don Quixote. This whimsey is evident in his expression and posture as well as in the way he is modeled. The form is highly stylized and hard-edged. Notice his pointed beard, mustache and armor. The surface is smooth and there are few details. Located in a display case at the front of the gallery is a small-scale version in which you can see the details of his face more clearly.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1988
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Sculpture Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
45.625" h
Materials
Bronze
Catalog Number
1994.030
Object Location
Main Exhibit Gallery
Provenance
05/26/1994 gifted to MFSM
Notes
From Jennifer Lentz (Collection Documentation Intern 1991-1992)
Memo dated April 9, 1992:
"RE: Don Quixote
I asked Molly to ask Mr. Fredericks about the date of the small and large Don Quixote. She said he made the small one first in 1937 and then a year later he made the larger version."
Memo dated April 9, 1992:
"RE: Don Quixote
I asked Molly to ask Mr. Fredericks about the date of the small and large Don Quixote. She said he made the small one first in 1937 and then a year later he made the larger version."
Files
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Don Quixote, Full Scale, [Bronze],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 29, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5220.