Sketch for Veterans Memorial Building
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Title
Sketch for Veterans Memorial Building
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite on steno pad paper
6" x 8.75"
The Victory Eagle on the facade of the Veterans Memorial Building in Detroit is 30 feet high and projects 4½ feet from the wall in high relief. Seven free-standing pylons were originally placed in front of the building along the walkway leading to the entrance. Twenty feet high and carved with incised relief, they depict scenes from the military history of Detroit and the United States.
6" x 8.75"
The Victory Eagle on the facade of the Veterans Memorial Building in Detroit is 30 feet high and projects 4½ feet from the wall in high relief. Seven free-standing pylons were originally placed in front of the building along the walkway leading to the entrance. Twenty feet high and carved with incised relief, they depict scenes from the military history of Detroit and the United States.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 3 Drawer 2 Folder 1
Series VIII, Cabinet 3 Drawer 2 Folder 1
Date
c. 1950
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-03-02-01
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Graphite drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.1427
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite drawing
Physical Dimensions
6" x 8.75"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketch for Veterans Memorial Building,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7655.