Sketches for "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
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Title
Sketches for "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
Subject
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite and watercolor on heavy paper
12" x 9"
The Fountain, also known as the "Cleveland War Memorial", is composed of a large granite basin set with bronze plaques containing the names of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Located within the basin are four granite carvings depicting the great civilizations of the earth: Nordic, Eastern, Southern and Western cultures.
Centered within is the 10 ½ foot sculptured bronze sphere representing the Universe as man has imagined it. Its design contains symbols of Eternal Life and Spirit derived from ancient myths.
The bronze central figure towers 43 feet above the basin. This figure expresses the main theme of the Fountain: the spirit of mankind rising out of the flames of war and the destructive elements of life, reaching and ascending to a new understanding of life.
The Fountain took nineteen years to complete and is located at the Civic Center Mall A in Cleveland, Ohio.
12" x 9"
The Fountain, also known as the "Cleveland War Memorial", is composed of a large granite basin set with bronze plaques containing the names of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Located within the basin are four granite carvings depicting the great civilizations of the earth: Nordic, Eastern, Southern and Western cultures.
Centered within is the 10 ½ foot sculptured bronze sphere representing the Universe as man has imagined it. Its design contains symbols of Eternal Life and Spirit derived from ancient myths.
The bronze central figure towers 43 feet above the basin. This figure expresses the main theme of the Fountain: the spirit of mankind rising out of the flames of war and the destructive elements of life, reaching and ascending to a new understanding of life.
The Fountain took nineteen years to complete and is located at the Civic Center Mall A in Cleveland, Ohio.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 1 Drawer 4 Folder 1
Series VIII, Cabinet 1 Drawer 4 Folder 1
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-01-04-01
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Graphite and watercolor drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.540
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite and watercolor drawing
Physical Dimensions
12" x 9"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketches for "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 16, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/6564.