Woodland Indian and Whistling Swans, Bronze sculpture at Milwaukee Public Museum, United States.
The sculpture depicts a kneeling Native American figure with outstretched arms directing attention toward four bronze swans positioned above the central figure.
Marshall Fredericks created this sculpture in 1963 following a commission from architect Theodore Eschweiler for the Milwaukee Public Museum's new building exterior.
The sculpture represents the connection between Woodland Indian traditions and the natural environment of the Great Lakes region through its integration of human and avian forms.
The bronze sculpture spans 40 feet wide, 28 feet high, and 3 feet deep on the museum's south facade, making it visible from multiple street viewpoints.
The dedication ceremony in 1964 marked the installation of this monumental piece, which required specialized engineering due to its substantial weight and dimensions.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1963
Creator: Marshall Fredericks
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.04045,-87.92081
Latest update: March 29, 2025 15:42
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