Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster]

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Title

Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster]

Subject

Figure sculpture, American--20th century

Description

There are several parts to the 1/12th scale sculpture including multiple models for the four civilizations.

Central figure from Fountain of Eternal Life and four smaller surrounding figures. The central figure is still in the wood crate. All civilization models were packed in a barrel.

(2x) Eastern Civilization plaster sketch model for the Fountain of Eternal Life.
Various images from India and Hindu icons. Represented are Ganesh and the Buddha. Monkeys are also represented because Mr. Fredericks said there are a lot of monkeys in India.

(2x) Plaster sketch model of Western Civilization sculpture from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbolism includes a male and female animals and grapes.

(3x) Plaster sketch model of the Nordic Civilization sculpture for Fountain of Eternal Life. Nordic Civilization has fish, sea animals and Poseidon.

(2x) Plaster model of Southern Civilization figure from Fountain of Eternal Life. Symbols include African masks, African Animals, and people.

Plaster model. Orb with flames 1/12 th scale. The orb does not have the same level of detail as the final work.

Plaster base

Creator

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

Date

1949

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

2000.125.001 26.5"
2000.125.002 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.003 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.004 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.005 4" x 12.5"
2000.125.006 13" dia
2000.125.007 4" x 12"
2000.125.007b 4" x 12"
2000.125.008 4" x 12"
2000.125.009 4" x 13"
2000.125.010 4.5" x 14"
2000.125.011 8.5" dia

Materials

Plaster

Catalog Number

2000.125.001
2000.125.002
2000.125.003
2000.125.004
2000.125.005
2000.125.006
2000.125.007
2000.125.007b
2000.125.008
2000.125.009
2000.125.010
2000.125.011

Object Location

Storage Room A - Floor
Storage Room B - O4
Storage Room A - C1
Storage Room A - D1
Storage Room A - E3

Provenance

09/22/2000 gifted to MFSM

October 2007 Moved to Collection Storage Room A from barn on Michigan Ave.

Files

2000.125.001.jpg
2000.125.001b.jpg
2000.125.001c.jpg
2000.125.002.jpg
2000.125.003.jpg
2000.125.004.jpg
2000.125.005.jpg
2000.125.006.jpg
2000.125.007.jpg
2000.125.007b.jpg
2000.125.008.jpg
2000.125.009.jpg
2000.125.010.jpg
2000.125.011.jpg

Citation

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Fountain of Eternal Life, 1/12 Scale [Plaster],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5900.