Study for "Wings of the Morning" for Brookgreen Gardens
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Title
Study for "Wings of the Morning" for Brookgreen Gardens
Subject
Brookgreen Gardens
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Drawing, American--20th century.
Figure drawing.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Description
Graphite on tracing paper
11" x 13.75"
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 13.75"
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 3
Series VIII, Cabinet 3 Drawer 3 Folder 3
Date
c. 1987
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
VIII-03-03-03
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Graphite drawing
Identifier
1998.001.VIII.1444
Drawing Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Graphite drawing
Physical Dimensions
11" x 13.75"
Files
Collection
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Study for "Wings of the Morning" for Brookgreen Gardens,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7663.