Eve, [Bronze]

Dublin Core

Title

Eve, [Bronze]

Subject

Figure sculpture, American--20th century

Description

Eve
1937
Bronze with gilded apple

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1994.051



The body language of EVE reveals her inner conflict as she gazes down at the bright, shiny apple. EVE stands in an unbalanced, almost awkward pose. Her head tilts in a quizzical manner. Her shoulders and breasts are uneven. Her torso and hips are twisted slightly and she is not centered on the pedestal. EVE is a good example of Fredericks' expressive use of the nude figure.

The sculptor used this female form as a model for the larger figure in the MOTHER AND CHILD or TWO SISTERS group. (The maquette for the two figure group is near the north wall; the life-size plaster is at the feet of CHRIST.) Throughout history sculptors have reused successful compositions as the basis for other work.

Creator

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

Date

1937

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

19" h

Materials

Bronze
Gold

Catalog Number

1994.051

Object Location

Main Exhibit Gallery

Provenance

05/26/1994 gifted to MFSM

Files

1994.051.jpg

Citation

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Eve, [Bronze],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed December 22, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5240.