Legend of Bronze Sculpture: Carl Kauba

Carl Kauba was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1865 and died in 1922. Although he signed "Carl", Kauba's birth certificate officially identifies him as "Karl", son of an Austrian shoemaker.

He never visited America himself but was inspired by the romantic stories written by a German, Carl May, and many photographs and illustrations which he had seen. He was also inspired by a complete Western saddle and some Indian artifacts sent to him as gifts by an American friend.

In contrast to most artists, Kauba's success as a businessman was equal to his artistic achievements. He worked in a studio in his home and personally directed the casting of his clay models in local foundries.

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