Bruce Moore, born Bern, KS 1905-died Washington, DC 1980 Search this
Medium:
plaster
Dimensions:
9 1/8 x 13 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (23.2 x 34.0 x 11.5 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
n.d.
Luce Center Label:
Bruce Moore created this plaster model Great Dane for part of the pediment design for the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Laura Fraser, the artist responsible for the pediment sculptures, selected Moore because of his fondness for representing animals. Fraser sent Moore to a local breeder to study a live Great Dane up close, but to sculpt this piece Moore had to overcome his fear of dogs. Luckily he was able to put his fears aside, befriend "Lindy," and create this distinguished portrait.
