An Up Close Look at the World's Largest Bronze Sculpture

Note how they incorporated the water into the sculpture

On my tour of Dallas, one of the first sites our tour guide took us to was that of the Cattle Drive sculpture, the largest bronze sculpture in the world (and with 2 cattle being added every year, it continues to grow!). 

 

 

 

The sculpture, located in the historic Downtown area, is larger than life and very impressive to see up close! I would list it as a definite must-see for anyone visiting the area.   Each piece of bronze art was created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas.

 

 

In 1995, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas. The Plaza commemorates Dallas’ beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses.

It is located adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center at Young and Griffin between the historical Pioneer Cemetery and the Dallas Convention Center. Pioneer Plaza represents the largest public open space in the central business district.


Getting up close and personal with one of the larger than life denizens of the park

Other features of Pioneer Plaza include a waterfall, man-made cliffs, native plant life and the small historic details on the sculptures.

This was an awesome sight to behold and I highly recommend you take the side excursion to visit while you are here!