(Bronze Sculpture of a Moose)
This bronze of a standing moose was sculpted by Carl Rungius in 1905. Rungius was a German-born artist who was interested in creating art based on his experiences exploring the American West in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Rungius was both a painter and a sculptor. Theodore Roosevelt collected several pieces of art by Rungius including sculpture, sketches, and paintings.
Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius (1869 – 1959)
Carl Rungius (1869-1959) was the foremost big game painter in North America, renowned for his realistic wildlife art of moose, caribou & western landscapes. Explore paintings by this pioneering American artist who captured the spirit of the wilderness.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (Oyster Bay, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: (Bronze Sculpture of a Moose)
- Artist: Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius
- Year: 1905
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color intensity: Monochromatic

