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Study for "The Spirit of Detroit"
Graphite on tracing paper
11' x 14"
The erection of The Spirit of Detroit at the City-County Building (now Coleman A. Young Municipal Center) in 1958 marked the formal completion of the structure whose construction began in 1951. Located in front…
11' x 14"
The erection of The Spirit of Detroit at the City-County Building (now Coleman A. Young Municipal Center) in 1958 marked the formal completion of the structure whose construction began in 1951. Located in front…
Study for "The Spirit of Detroit"
Graphite on tracing paper
11" x 14"
The erection of The Spirit of Detroit at the City-County Building (now Coleman A. Young Municipal Center) in 1958 marked the formal completion of the structure whose construction began in 1951. Located in front…
11" x 14"
The erection of The Spirit of Detroit at the City-County Building (now Coleman A. Young Municipal Center) in 1958 marked the formal completion of the structure whose construction began in 1951. Located in front…
Study for "The Steel Industry and River Freighters" for the Ohio Union Building at Ohio State University
Conté crayon on blueline print
9.5" x 15.5"
One of six limestone reliefs for the Ohio Union Building, Ohio State University, Columbus.
The Ohio Union reliefs won an Honorable Mention in Sculpture from the Architectural League of New York in…
9.5" x 15.5"
One of six limestone reliefs for the Ohio Union Building, Ohio State University, Columbus.
The Ohio Union reliefs won an Honorable Mention in Sculpture from the Architectural League of New York in…
Study for "The Thinker"
Charcoal on paper
18" x 12"
Fredericks created this sculpture at the request of George Gough Booth, the founder of Cranbrook Educational Community, who wanted a “Thinker†for the steps of the Cranbrook Art Museum similar to Auguste Rodin’s…
18" x 12"
Fredericks created this sculpture at the request of George Gough Booth, the founder of Cranbrook Educational Community, who wanted a “Thinker†for the steps of the Cranbrook Art Museum similar to Auguste Rodin’s…
Study for "Transportation by Man" for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services and Ohio Department of Transportation
Graphite and ink on tracing paper
23.75" x 18"
Fredericks designed these reliefs for the Ohio Bureau of Employment and Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus, Ohio.
The architect of the building, Frederick H. Hobbs, Jr. described the…
23.75" x 18"
Fredericks designed these reliefs for the Ohio Bureau of Employment and Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus, Ohio.
The architect of the building, Frederick H. Hobbs, Jr. described the…
Study for "Wings of the Morning" for Brookgreen Gardens
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…
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…
Study for "Young Knight" for the Detroit University Club
Graphite on tracing paper
16.75" x 13.75"
Proposed war memorial panel for the Detroit University Club. Background of polished verde antique marble; figure and letters of Polished German silver. Possibly unrealized.
16.75" x 13.75"
Proposed war memorial panel for the Detroit University Club. Background of polished verde antique marble; figure and letters of Polished German silver. Possibly unrealized.
Study for Detroit Library Proposal
Graphite and ink on tracing paper
13.75" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Public Library proposal. Possibly unrealized.
13.75" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Public Library proposal. Possibly unrealized.
Study for Detroit Library proposal
Graphite and ink on tracing paper
13.75" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Public Library proposal. Possibly unrealized.
13.75" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Public Library proposal. Possibly unrealized.
Study for Detroit Library Proposal
Graphite and ink on tracing paper
13.5" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Library Proposal. Possibly unrealized.
13.5" x 16.75"
Study for Detroit Library Proposal. Possibly unrealized.