Sketches for the "Spirit of Kentucky"
Dublin Core
Title
Sketches for the "Spirit of Kentucky"
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite on tracing paper mounted on board
16" x 20"
Collectively titled the Spirit of Kentucky, Barry Bingham, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal commissioned Fredericks to design reliefs for their new building.
After Fredericks received the commission he reportedly traveled through Kentucky to get the essence of the ‘spirit of Kentucky’ for himself. Fredericks’ intent for the project was for, “children to be able to understand and enjoy, and see something different about it each time they saw it again.â€
Cast in bronze and placed on a black granite surface above the tall recessed entrance, the free-form shapes and angular composition use the height of the area to point toward the dream of the settlers.
16" x 20"
Collectively titled the Spirit of Kentucky, Barry Bingham, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal commissioned Fredericks to design reliefs for their new building.
After Fredericks received the commission he reportedly traveled through Kentucky to get the essence of the ‘spirit of Kentucky’ for himself. Fredericks’ intent for the project was for, “children to be able to understand and enjoy, and see something different about it each time they saw it again.â€
Cast in bronze and placed on a black granite surface above the tall recessed entrance, the free-form shapes and angular composition use the height of the area to point toward the dream of the settlers.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 13 Folder 4
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 13 Folder 4
Date
c. 1948
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-02-13-04
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Graphite drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.447
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite drawing
Physical Dimensions
16" x 20"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketches for the "Spirit of Kentucky",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 24, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7087.