Sepia print of study for Henry J. McMorran Auditorium
Dublin Core
Title
Sepia print of study for Henry J. McMorran Auditorium
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Sepia print
20.5" x 12"
The Henry J. McMorran Auditorium in Port Huron, Michigan commissioned the Night and Day Fountain as well as a gold anodized aluminum Sculptured Clock for the building. Completed two years before the fountain’s installation, Fredericks conceived the sculptures and clock as a unified design concept.
In keeping with a long tradition in western art, the sculptor personified time with figures representing night and day. Night possesses long, smooth, graceful curves. Night floats upon a swan in flight, holding a small bird in her hand.
In comparison to Night, Day is more angular with more pronounced muscles and veins in his arms and hands. Day rests upon an otter which is hunting in a school of Northern pike.
20.5" x 12"
The Henry J. McMorran Auditorium in Port Huron, Michigan commissioned the Night and Day Fountain as well as a gold anodized aluminum Sculptured Clock for the building. Completed two years before the fountain’s installation, Fredericks conceived the sculptures and clock as a unified design concept.
In keeping with a long tradition in western art, the sculptor personified time with figures representing night and day. Night possesses long, smooth, graceful curves. Night floats upon a swan in flight, holding a small bird in her hand.
In comparison to Night, Day is more angular with more pronounced muscles and veins in his arms and hands. Day rests upon an otter which is hunting in a school of Northern pike.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 4 Folder 5
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 4 Folder 5
Date
c. 1962
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-02-04-05
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Sepia print
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.316
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Sepia print
Physical Dimensions
20.5" x 12"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sepia print of study for Henry J. McMorran Auditorium,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/6908.