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Victory Eagle, (sculpture). Artist:  Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, sculptor. Roman Bronze Works, founder. Title:  Victory Eagle, (sculpture). Dates:  1950. Dedicated June 3, 1950. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze; Base: red granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 9 x 12 x 11 ft.; Base: approx. 5 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. (1 1/2 tons). Inscription:  M. Fredericks Roman Bronze Works (On front of base:) In.memory.of.the/.men.and.women./of.the.University/..of.Michigan../who.gave.their./.lives.for.their/country.MCMXLVIII signed Founder's mark appears. Description:  An eagle perches on a laurel wreath where it has just landed. The eagle's wings are frozen in the motion of closing to the body. The proper left wing is fully extended skyward as its head is turned to the proper left. The proper right wing is bent at the joint as if the eagle is ready to fold the wing downward. The tail feathers point out skyward under the wings. The eyes are piercing, the beak is pronounced, and the talons are spread wide, extending over the pedestal upon which the sculpture is mounted. The pedestal is sloped forward and rests atop two rectangular slabs, about five inches in height, placed together. Subject:  History -- United States -- Military history Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Object -- Other -- Wreath Allegory -- Other -- Triumph Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor Sculpture Owner:  Administered by University of Michigan, Athletic Department, Director of Grounds, 1000 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Located University of Michigan, University of Michigan Stadium, Main Street & Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan Remarks:  The sculpture was commissioned by the University of Michigan Athletic Department to honor University men and women who gave their lives during wartime. The sculpture was a gift of the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics and was presented by Professor John E. Tracy of the Law School. The sculpture is not fenced during football season. IAS files contain related articles from the Ann Arbor News, May 25, 1950; May 31, 1950; June 5, 1950, pg. 22+; and Oct. 23, 1981. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS MI000485   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture MI000485 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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