Branches

Art Historical Context

**Branches** (1919) is a delicate drawing by Solon H.lum, a prominent American sculptor renowned for his depictions of Western landscapes,, and Native American subjects. Created just a few years before Borglum's death in 1922, this work the intricate forms of intertwining branches, likely adorned with ivy as suggested by its tags. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum through a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs A. Mervyn, it exemplifies the artist's exploratory side beyond his bronze sculptures. As a drawing from the early 20th century, *Branches* highlights Borglum's mastery of line and...