Alexander Phimister Proctor: Sculptor of the American Frontier Alexander Phimister Proctor (September 27, 1860 – September 5, 1950) stands as a monumental figure in American sculpture, particularly renowned for his masterful depictions of animals—specifically bison and elk—and his contributions to monumental equestrian statues commemorating prominent figures of the West. Born in Bosanquit, Ontario, Canada, Proctor’s formative years instilled within him an appreciation for the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness, which would profoundly shape his artistic vision as he emigrated to Iowa an…