G. Harvey (1933-2017)
A Breed Apart, 1981
bronze, 6/40
17 x 20 x 10 inches
inscribed: 'A Breed Apart' 6/40 G. Harvey © 1981

The foundation of the cattle industry in Texas was built on the longhorn, a tough, lean breed of cattle that descended from Spanish forebearers. Prior to the 1840s, Mexican vaqueros used to herd longhorns that bred wild on the savannah grasses of South Texas. Then, Texas empire-builders began to gather the free roamers into cattle drives, and the era of the cattle kingdom was born. Moving north across the Rio Grande and into Texas, Colorado and Wyoming, men like Oliver Loving and Charlie Goodnight forged trails that would ultimately bring beef-on-the-hoof to the tables of the industrial North.

The sculpture appears to be in good condition with no damage or evidence of restoration. The surface of the sculpture has a dark brown patina; it is mounted on a medium brown walnut base.