Marshall M. Fredericks, sculptor and philanthropist, is a native of nearby Birmingham, MI.
"One of the most prolific sculptors of the twentieth century, Marshall M. Fredericks is known in America and abroad for his monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials and fountains, portraits, and animal figures. His sculptures can be found in more than 150 public and corporate locations in Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC, Wisconsin, Denmark, England, Freeport Grand Bahama Island, Finland, Japan, Norway and Sweden. Fredericks' works are located in parks and gardens, government embassies and royal palaces, museums and zoos, universities, hospitals, and libraries.
Imagine my surprise in tripping over 3 of his Leaping Gazelle statues on my home turf during my recent adventures:
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| Detroit Zoological Gardens - Royal Oak, MI |
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| Whitcomb Conservatory - Belle Isle, MI |
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| Graves of Marshall and Rosalind Fredericks Down the street from the Fredericks' former studio Greenwood Cemetery - Birmingham, MI |
Pretty cool, eh?
Elisa
Love these!
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