The sculpture “Afghan Hound” (or “Afgan”), made of patinated bronze, was created by the renowned Polish sculptor Bronisław Chromy (1925–2017).
Information about the work and the artist
- Artist: Bronisław Chromy, a student of Xawery Dunikowski and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków.
- Style: The artist’s animal sculptures are often characterized by an expressive form that combines realism with symbolism and subtle anthropomorphism (the attribution of human traits).
- Other notable works: Chromy is the creator of, among other works, the monumental Wawel Dragon monument in Kraków and outdoor sculptures throughout Poland
