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Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a FREE museum and sculpture garden that features a unique collection of more than 200 sculptures that span the 70-year career of “America’s Public Sculptor,” Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998), as well as rotating exhibitions featuring artists from around the world. Fredericks is known nationally and internationally for his impressive monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials, fountains, portraits, and medals.

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Resources from Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Resource Kit

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

Marshall Fredericks was a prolific sculptor in the twentieth century, making sculptures for most of his life. The goal he had for the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum was for it to be a teaching tool, and that is the goal for this Resource Kit as well. We aim to inspire the next generation of artists and show them what art can do for the world. Feel free to look through our activities and learn about Marshall and how public art is made!

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Fredericks' Family Picture

A photo of young Marshall Fredericks and his family early 1910s.

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Marshall Fredericks with the Spirit of Detroit Sculpture

Marshall Fredericks posed in front of the "Spirit of Detroit" sculpture in Detroit, Michigan.

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Leaping Gazelle Fountain

The "Leaping Gazelle" fountain at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina.

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The Poet-Lord Byron

"The Poet-Lord Byron" on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University.

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Black Elk Armature

Wooden armature of the "Black Elk" sculpture.

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Leaping Gazelle Sculpture

"Leaping Gazelle" sculpture located in Toyota City, Japan.

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Cleveland War Memorial: The Fountain of Eternal Life

"Cleveland War Memorial: The Fountain of Eternal Life" in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Spirit of Detroit Plaster Model

"Spirit of Detroit" plaster model sculpture located in the Main Gallery of Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum.

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Otter Fountain

"Otter Fountain" located in the Jo Anne and Donald Petersen Sculpture Garden.

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Main Gallery

Main Gallery of over 200 sculptures by Marshall at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum.

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Night and Day Fountain

"Night and Day Fountain" located adjacent to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum in the Jo Anne and Donald Petersen Sculpture Garden.

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Exterior of Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Exterior photograph of the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at night.

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Identifying Base Shapes

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

Learn about many different shapes you’ll find in Marshall’s sculptures. Find some of them in this photo and outline each shape using either the paint tool or using the shape tool. Make a list of them too. Paint Tool: Click on the paint tool. Then when you hover over the armature picture with a small plus sign, click on a spot and drag the plus sign to make a dark mark. You can change the opacity, brush size and stroke. Shape Tool: When you click on shapes you can select different shapes, fill, stroke, opacity and brush size. Then place the shapes over the armature picture and move them around.

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Marshall's Sculptures Around The World

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

Marshall is known internationally, having pieces across the US and other countries. Here are just a few of his sculptures that you might know or recognize! Have you seen Marshall's sculptures anywhere? If so, write out where and which ones you've seen! There are many more in the world than the ones listed here. For this activity, research Marshall's sculptures made around the world and create a list with images and titles of the them. Remember to note the locations of the sculptures and include an interesting fact about each one!

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Making The Poet-Lord Byron

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

One of Marshall's last pieces that he created was "The Poet-Lord Byron". To help show the process of how Marshall made his sculptures, the video "The Making of Lord Byron" was created.

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A Look at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

At the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, we have many different sculptures and plaster molds that many use as a drawing reference. Look at all the images and see if you can gather any inspiration for your own creation! We also have many more images and a 3D tour on our website which you can find under additional resources.

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How Did Marshall Make His Sculptures?

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

At Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, we have a representation of his Sculptor's Studio. His actual studio that was in Royal Oak, Michigan, was much larger.

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The Life and Legacy of Marshall M. Fredericks

The Making of Sculptures with Marshall M. Fredericks

A photo of Marshall and his family. Marshall is the child in the very front.

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