Charging Bull
| Charging Bull | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Arturo Di Modica |
| Year | 1989 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 11 ft × 16 ft (340 cm × 490 cm)[1][2] |
| Weight | 7,100 pounds (3,200 kg) |
| Location | New York City, New York, US |
| 40°42′20″N 74°00′48″W / 40.705576°N 74.013421°W | |
| Website | Official website  |
Charging Bull is a sculpture in Bowling Green, Manhattan, New York City. It was put there without permission by Arturo Di Modica in 1989 but because it was popular it stayed. The sculpture is supposed to represent financial optimism and prosperity.
History
[change | change source]Creation
[change | change source]The bull was cast by Arturo Di Modica in the Bedi-Makky Art Foundry at a cost of about $360,000. On 15 December 1989, Di Modica put the 3.5 ton statue under a Christmas tree on Broad Street, outside the New York Stock Exchange.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Dunlap, David W. "The Bronze Bull Is for Sale, but There Are a Few Conditions", article, The New York Times, December 21, 2004, retrieved June 13, 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 D. McFadden, Robert (1989-12-16). "SoHo Gift to Wall St.: A 3½-Ton Bronze Bull". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
