Sketch for "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain" at Henry J. McMorran Auditorium
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Title
Sketch for "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain" at Henry J. McMorran Auditorium
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite on tracing paper
16.75" x 13.75"
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.
16.75" x 13.75"
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
Type
Graphite drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.341
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite drawing
Physical Dimensions
16.75" x 13.75"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketch for "Day" from "Night and Day Fountain" at Henry J. McMorran Auditorium,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 24, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/6934.