“Missouri Man – July 28, 1804” by Richard Vernon Greeves is a bold, focused bust that speaks volumes through subtlety. With a centered gaze, tightly braided hair, and large circular earrings that echo cultural depth, the figure radiates quiet confidence. His expression is firm—not fierce, not stoic, but simply undeniable.

The date marks one of the first major councils between the Corps of Discovery and Missouri River tribes. While the journals record what was said, this sculpture reminds us of what wasn’t: the internal authority of those who stood on their own land long before any expedition arrived.

Greeves avoids dramatization. Instead, he offers a portrait of presence—of someone who doesn’t need to posture because his existence already says everything. The simplicity of form and the elegance of restraint make this one of Greeves’s most direct and impactful busts.