19th Century

Solon Hannibal Borglum

Born 1868 Died 1922 Works span 1900–1902

A Sculptor of the American West: The Life and Art of Solon Hannibal Borglum Solon Hannibal de la Mothe Borglum, born December 22, 1868, in Ogden, Utah, was a sculptor whose work became inextricably linked with the spirit and landscape of the American West. Though often overshadowed by his more famous brother, Gutzon Borglum – creator of Mount Rushmore – Solon carved out a distinct artistic identity, one deeply rooted in realism and im…

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1900

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1902

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Solon Hannibal Borglum

1868 – 1922

Solon Hannibal Borglum

The Lifeline

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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