Sculpture Guide: Buffalo Bill—Plainsman
August 18, 2015
Buffalo Bill—Plainsman
By Bob Scriver
1976
Location: Front of the building
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West (then the Historical Center) commissioned Montana artist Bob Scriver to design a bronze sculpture depicting William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Scriver started by conducting research and decided to portray him as a western hero and gentleman, wearing his Wild West show attire and holding a rifle.
Standing at the front entrance to the Center, the sculpture invites visitors inside to experience the legacy of the West that he treasured.
Bob Scriver (1914 – 1999). Buffalo Bill—Plainsman, 1976. Cast by Modern Art Foundry, New York. Bronze, H 86.5 x W 62 inches. Museum Purchase. 12.77
Written By
Nancy McClure
Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.
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