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Sculpture
Denver Public Art
Broncho Buster
Alexander Phimister Proctor, 1920Civic Center
"Broncho Buster" by Alexander Phimister Proctor (1920) — Civic Center, Denver. Part of the Denver Public Art collection.
About This Artwork
A dynamic bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy astride a bucking bronco, capturing the raw energy and danger of rodeo bronc riding. The rider leans back with one arm raised for balance as the horse rears upward with legs splayed.
Medium
Bronze
Photogenic
Thought Provoking
Hidden Gem
About the Artist
Alexander Phimister Proctor
Canadian-American sculptor (1860-1950) who created iconic Western bronzes including both Broncho Buster and On the War Trail in Civic Center Park.
Based in: Denver, CO (deceased 1950)
Data source: denverpublicart.org