Sketches of figures for "The Lion and Mouse" project drawings
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Title
Sketches of figures for "The Lion and Mouse" project drawings
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Shopping malls--United States.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Shopping malls--United States.
Description
Graphite on tracing paper
5.75" x 14.75"
This sculpture illustrates the well known Aesop Fable of “The Lion and the Mouse.†Fredericks’ rendition depicts the end of the story in which the tiny mouse returns the king of the jungle’s kindness by saving him from a hunter’s trap.
The J. L. Hudson Company commissioned this sculpture for Eastland Center in Harper Woods, Michigan. Like many of Fredericks’ sculptures, he designed it specifically for children.
Both animals possess humanized friendly facial expressions. The lion is reclining in a human-like position with crossed legs and his stylized round head and mane feature uniformly coiled ringlets. These artistic intentions make the “king of the jungle†appealing to all.
5.75" x 14.75"
This sculpture illustrates the well known Aesop Fable of “The Lion and the Mouse.†Fredericks’ rendition depicts the end of the story in which the tiny mouse returns the king of the jungle’s kindness by saving him from a hunter’s trap.
The J. L. Hudson Company commissioned this sculpture for Eastland Center in Harper Woods, Michigan. Like many of Fredericks’ sculptures, he designed it specifically for children.
Both animals possess humanized friendly facial expressions. The lion is reclining in a human-like position with crossed legs and his stylized round head and mane feature uniformly coiled ringlets. These artistic intentions make the “king of the jungle†appealing to all.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3 Folder 8
Series VIII, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3 Folder 8
Date
c. 1957
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-02-03-08
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Graphite drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.308
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite drawing
Physical Dimensions
5.75" x 14.75"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketches of figures for "The Lion and Mouse" project drawings,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7408.