"William Patterson (1752-1835) was an Irish immigrant who made his fortune during the Revolutionary War, trading with France for powder and arms for General Washington's troops. In 1778, when he arrived in Baltimore from Philadelphia, he possessed $100,000 to invest in shipping and real estate. He continued to grow his financial investments and shipping empire throughout his lifetime. In 1827, Patterson donated five acres of land to the city for a park which today is known as Patterson Park. " -- Maryland Historical Society
This bovine sculpture was originally the fountain head of a natural spring at the base of Hampstead Hill (Patterson Park) known as the "Taurus Fountain". The by-then contaminated fountain was closed down in the 20th century and the sculpture was moved to a wall in Patterson Park.
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