Sketch for "The Expanding Universe"
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Title
Sketch for "The Expanding Universe"
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Harry S. Truman Federal Building (Washington, D.C.)
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Harry S. Truman Federal Building (Washington, D.C.)
Description
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
13.5" x 11"
This fountain celebrates the nation's first exploration of outer space. According to Fredericks, the sculpture "represents this age of great interest, exploration and discovery in outer space...[and] the immensity, order and mystery of the universe.â€
The monumental central figure suggests a superhuman mythological being. Seated upon a ten-foot sphere, covered in a pattern of bright-star constellations, the figure holds two planets that he is sending off into space. The dynamic spiral orbit-form swirling around the sphere represents the speed and perpetual motion of space. Play of the water from numerous star-shaped sprays increases the feeling of movement.
The full-scale casting of this sculpture is located in the South Court of the United States State Department Building in Washington, D.C.
The fountain is also known as: "Man and the Expanding Universe"
13.5" x 11"
This fountain celebrates the nation's first exploration of outer space. According to Fredericks, the sculpture "represents this age of great interest, exploration and discovery in outer space...[and] the immensity, order and mystery of the universe.â€
The monumental central figure suggests a superhuman mythological being. Seated upon a ten-foot sphere, covered in a pattern of bright-star constellations, the figure holds two planets that he is sending off into space. The dynamic spiral orbit-form swirling around the sphere represents the speed and perpetual motion of space. Play of the water from numerous star-shaped sprays increases the feeling of movement.
The full-scale casting of this sculpture is located in the South Court of the United States State Department Building in Washington, D.C.
The fountain is also known as: "Man and the Expanding Universe"
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 1 Drawer 6 Folder 5
Series VIII, Cabinet 1 Drawer 6 Folder 5
Date
c. 1964
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-01-06-05
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Pencil and ink drawing
Identifier
VIII.1998.001.492
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Pencil and ink drawing
Physical Dimensions
13.5" x 11"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketch for "The Expanding Universe",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed December 22, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/6244.