“Prairie Flowers”
by George Lundeen
With flowers in hand and prairie winds at her back, this sculpture celebrates the simple beauty, resilience, and grace of life on the frontier.
Highlights
Year Created: 1984
Medium: Bronze
Sizes:
13” Maquette – 13"H x 7"W x 5"D | Limited Edition of 500
24” Maquette – 24” tall | Limited Edition of 36
62” Life-size – 62” tall | Limited Edition of 21
Public Installations:
Benson Sculpture Garden – Loveland, CO
Yanney Heritage Park – Kearney, NE
Pioneers Park Nature Center – Lincoln, NE
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens – Wichita, KS
The Story Behind the Piece
“The sculpture “Prairie Flowers” began as a young lady hanging her wash on a clothesline. My thoughts were to have the clothesline full of sheets, shirts, socks and all blowing in the wind. As I worked on the composition, it kept falling apart.
At one point, I became frustrated and told my model to pack up the stuff we had been working with, so she piled it all up in an old wicker basket and began to leave the studio. On looking up from my modeling stand, I saw her with the basket on her hip and that was the image that became “Prairie Flowers.” Along with the basket on her hip, I endeavored to show her gazing over the prairie while leaning into the ever-present wind. It’s always good to notice what your model does when your first idea goes south!” – George Lundeen
About the Sculptor
George Lundeen's sculptures can be found in public spaces, museums, and private collections across the country. His work is recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship, emotional depth, and timeless appeal.
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