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Persephone (Bacchante), 1932
Bronze, cast c. 1940

Gift of Rogers I. and Mary L. Marquis
1991.040

A bacchante is a female follower of Bacchus, the goddess of spring in Roman mythology. Bacchante are known for their gaiety, mad songs, and…

Persephone (Bacchante), 1972
Plaster original

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1991.034

In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of spring. She was abducted by Hades (known to the Romans as Pluto) and taken to the Underworld…

Plaster blank with pencil drawing of Peter Austin Whyte. The yellowish color is from shellac used to seal the plaster.

Relief mold for Peter Austin Whyte. Yellowish color is from shellac to seal the plaster. There are no mold rims.

Plaster portrait relief of Peter Austin Whyte surrounded by 14 five pointed stars.

Plaster portrait relief of Peter Austin Whyte surrounded by 14 five pointed stars.

Located on the northwest corner of Normandy and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan, the building served as Fredericks' studio for over 50 years.

Plaster model for Philadelphia Competition. Marked in pencil is a number "1". Triangular shaped with ornate carving.

Plaster model for Philadelphia Competition. Marked in pencil is a number "2". Triangular shaped with ornate carving.

Plaster model for Philadelphia Competition. Marked in pencil is a number "3". Triangular shaped with ornate carving.