The name of the large black bronze bison is Black Dog. This bronze sculpture was designed and cast by Bob and Bonnie Meeker. The artists have studied the nature, physiology, and folklore of bison for a long time. Among them, there is a bison named Black Dog that is the most representative.
It is one of the largest bulls recorded. And this bison embodies the outstanding contributions and great deeds made by people to protect wildlife. The image of the bronze bison sculpture shows the characteristics of the magnificent wildlife on the plains.
About the Artist Donna Dobberfuhl:
Donna received her MFA with honors from the New York Academy of Art’s New York Graduate School of Figurative Art and works with a variety of media, including bronze, water and mosaic, steel, copper, cast stone, and the ancient tradition of carved bricks. The bronze bison sculpture Black Dog is one of her works.
The Legend of Bison Black Dog:
The legend of the Bison Black Dog can be traced back to the history and culture of the North American prairie. In the 19th century, the North American bison (also known as American bison or prairie bison) was once on the verge of extinction, but fortunately, through the efforts of global conservation organizations, these magnificent bison are now showing an encouraging momentum for a comeback.
During this process, a bull named “Black Dog” attracted people’s attention. “Black Dog” is one of the largest bulls on record. It is not only known for its huge size but also for its unique character and story. “Black Dog” symbolizes the leader or guardian of the bison herd, and its existence brings hope and strength to other bison.
More Famous Bison Sculptures:
In addition, in order to commemorate and protect this precious creature, artists have created many bronze sculptures to capture the image and spirit of bison. These bronze sculptures are masterpieces of art and an affirmation and commemoration of bison protection work. They show the majesty and power of bison and convey human respect and love for nature and wildlife. Hopefully, these bronze sculptures will bring a smile and a sense of ownership to the magnificent creatures of this plain, inspiring more people to get involved in wildlife conservation.
YouFine Cast More Wildlife Sculpture:
The rich wildlife sculpture art in zoos amplifies the beauty and complexity of nature. YouFine has worked with many artists and participated in many zoo sculpture projects. Among them, we have cast large bronze elephant sculptures and giraffe sculptures for European zoo clients.
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