Rough and Romantic Rider of the Range - Austin, Texas
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N 30° 16.445 W 097° 44.485
14R E 621057 N 3349826
Bronze cowboy statue on the front lawn of the Texas State Capitol Building.
Waymark Code: WMHGMM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2013
Views: 15
This statue was fashioned by Constance Whitney Warren of New York during her residence in Paris, France.
This wonderful work of art was presented by this distinguished American artist through the solicitation of Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, and Charles Cason, of New York as a memorial gift to Texas, the native home of the cowboy.
This bronze tribute to the rough and romantic riders of the range was unveiled by Governor Neff in the presence of state officials and the members of the legislature. January 17, 1925
Identity of Rider: Rough and Romantic Rider of the Range
Name of artist: Constance Whitney Warren
Date of Dedication: January 17, 1925
Material: Bronze
Position: Two Hooves Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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