Workers polishing the granite carving of "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
Dublin Core
Title
Workers polishing the granite carving of "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life"
Subject
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Description
The smoothness of the surface and the graceful, curving lines expressed in this full-scale model of Nordic Civilization are highly suggestive of the sea itself.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 7 Folder 19
Series V, Box 7 Folder 19
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-07-19
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Coverage
Oslo (Norway).
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Workers polishing the granite carving of "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/929.