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Graphite and ink on paper
5" x 8"

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…

Graphite on paper
5" x 8"

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 of a…

Graphite and ink on typing paper
8.5" x 11"

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…

Graphite on perforated sketchbook paper
8.75" x 11.75"

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…

Graphite on board
8" x 6.5"

Unidentified sketch of knight, possibly for "Warrior Saint" or "Young Knight".

Ink on paper
4" x 6"

The idea to create a memorial honoring Henry Ford took root in 1948 when the Dearborn, Michigan Chamber of Commerce conducted a poll of Dearborn residents and learned that most of the populace favored such a proposal. The…

Graphite and ink on paper
3.5" x 6"

Sketches of various unidentified medallions, including Cadillac and Pontiac, Women's Club Exhibition and St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild.

Possibly unrealized.

Graphite on paper
3" x 5"

Sketch for Holy Ghost Fathers Mission Seminary in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Verso includes unidentified female figure drawing.

Ink on envelope
4.25" x 9.5"

Sketch of metal and glass clown for unidentified project, possibly unrealized.

Pencil on yellow drawing paper
5.5" x 8.5"

Sketch for "Baboon and Sitting Friend".