The Big Bronze Beast of Central Park: An Old American Hunter Hangin' Out

The Big Bronze Beast of Central Park: An Old American Hunter Hangin' Out

Fancy a saunter through Central Park's leafy lanes? Say no more! This tale's about a dapper, sizeable bronze sculpture, a Jim-Dandy creation, named 'Indian Hunter', that's been kickin' it in the park since 1867. Better grab your shades for this slice of NYC history!

In the year 1866, a bloke named Quincy Adams Ward flaunted his smoking hot bronze masterpiece, known as 'Indian Hunter'. Fast forward to 1867, and ol' Quincy's brainchild settled in Central Park, NYC, and landed in the city's mitt in 1869. This statue's been a total history star, not just in the art or sculpture circles of the park, but for all of New York. Towering at a whopping 6 feet 3 inches, with a plinth measuring 10 feet across, 5 feet deep, and just as tall – carved from polished Rockport granite – it showcases a life-sized American hunter and his trusty sidekick – a dog. It's the kind of scene that makes the Big Apple proud, blending in with the lively spirits of Manhattan.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Friendly Jane

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