A Pioneer of the American Wilderness: The Life and Art of Carl Rungius Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius, a name synonymous with the golden age of North American wildlife art, wasn’t born into the vast landscapes he so masterfully depicted. He arrived at his artistic destiny through a fascinating journey that began in the bustling heart of Germany in 1869. Born near Berlin to Pastor Heinrich Rungius and Magdalene Fulda, young Carl's childho…