Relevant categories: Bronzes,Fountains and Garden
Bronze is one of the most widely used material in sculpture. Over millennia, people have used it to create lifelike statues of prominent individuals. However, one of the biggest use of this metal is the creation of bronze animals. World over, there are famous bronze animal statues that bring out the artistry involved in creating this kind of sculptures. The following are some of the most interesting bronze creatures.
1. Zinneke Pis, Ville de Bruxelles, Belgium
If you have been to Ville de Bruxelles, Belgium, you must be acquainted with the Zinneke Pis statue which features a dog in a pee position. This statue has been replicated in many water fountains in cities across the world. The bronze dog stands in a public square and was created to pay homage to another statue of a peeing boy. As one of the most famous bronze animals, the dog is famous for its cuteness.
2. Brown Dog Statue, London, England
The brown dog statue is found in London. The original statue, which has since been replaced, was created in 1903 by anti-vivisection activists who were protesting against the actions of a physiology professor. Apparently, the physiology professor had done vivisection on a live brown terrier leading to public opposition to the practice. In 1910, the original statue was removed only for a new version of the original to be installed in 1985.
3. King Puck, Killorgin, Ireland
Every year, the residents of Killorgin Ireland have a festival known as Puck Fair festival. During the occasion, they have to drag a goat down the hills and install it as king of Killorgin for several days. To commemorate one of Ireland’s oldest festivals, the residents of the town created the statue of King Puck. While the actual dog picked each year may not have a smiling face like the statue, having something to remind them of the upcoming festival is worth the residents having the bronze sculpture. For being so attractive, it is undoubtedly one of the most famous bronze animals.
4. Winnipeg the Bear Statue, Winnipeg, Canada
Even though not a familiar statue to most people, the little bear in the bronze scaplture is world-famous. In fact, it is this statue that inspired the creation of the cartoon character Winnie the Pooh. During the First World War, Winnipeg was a little bear cub when she raised by an army regiment. The soldiers raised the bear to become an official mascot. In later years, the animal found a home in a zoo in London. It was here that it inspired a son to A. A. Milne to create the character Winnie the Pooh. The statue represents the animal holding hands with a previous owner.
5. Hodge the Cat
Hodge the cat is one of the world’s most popular bronze animals. It is depicted standing on a bronze dictionary. No wonder the real cat belonged to dictionary author Samuel Johnson. It is stated that Johnson fed Hodge on oysters from time to time. He is said to have given the cat a better treatment than what he gave to his servants. In the statue, the cat is seen standing on a bronze dictionary, next to some oysters.
6. Jim the Wonder Dog
Once upon a time, there lived Jim the wonder dog which is thought to have had the ability to understand English and make psychic predictions. The dog was said to have engaged in guessing whether unborn babies will be boys or girls. Although the dog died in 1937, it was immortalized when its statue was erected in the centre of a memorial garden built to honour its owner. For that reason, it has become one of the most famous bronze animals.
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