“American Antelope – September 5, 1805” by Richard Vernon Greeves is a fluid and kinetic bronze sculpture capturing the swift, elegant movement of two pronghorn antelope in mid-leap. The figures are lithe, balanced, and sculpted with anatomical precision, yet there’s nothing static about them—they seem to glide through open space, their hooves barely brushing the terrain beneath.

This date marks one of the earliest recorded observations of pronghorns by the Lewis and Clark expedition. While explorers struggled to catalog the landscape, Greeves reminds us that the land had already mastered motion, instinct, and survival through these native runners.

Unlike the more majestic stance of elk or deer, the antelope’s power lies in its efficiency—speed and grace without waste. Greeves honors that essence, freezing motion while maintaining energy. From muscle tension to the delicate tilt of the head, every line conveys alertness and momentum.