Sketch for "Wings of the Morning" for Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church
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Title
Sketch for "Wings of the Morning" for Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church
Subject
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite and ink on paper
11" x 8.5"
The flying swans represent the atmosphere of the unfolding morning. Fredericks often used swans in his sculptures to symbolize eternal life. The hand of God enfolds the spirit of man as he takes the wings of the morning. The upward flowing contours communicate the optimistic spiritual content of the sculpture.
Fredericks was inspired by Psalm 139:9-10:
"If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall Thy hand lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold me."
11" x 8.5"
The flying swans represent the atmosphere of the unfolding morning. Fredericks often used swans in his sculptures to symbolize eternal life. The hand of God enfolds the spirit of man as he takes the wings of the morning. The upward flowing contours communicate the optimistic spiritual content of the sculpture.
Fredericks was inspired by Psalm 139:9-10:
"If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall Thy hand lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold me."
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 3 Drawer 3 Folder 2
Series VIII, Cabinet 3 Drawer 3 Folder 2
Date
c. 1969
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-03-03-02
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Graphite and ink drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.1439
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite and ink drawing
Physical Dimensions
11" x 8.5"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketch for "Wings of the Morning" for Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 26, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7662.