"Sound Construction" study
1916
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mervyn Davies
Accession Number
1971.446.7A,B
Tags
Art Historical Context
**"Sound Construction" Study by Solon H. Borglum (1916)** Created in 1916, this drawing by American sculptor Solon H. Borglum captures the preparatory essence of his artistic process during a pivotal era in American art. Borglum, known for his dynamic Western sculptures depicting horses, cowboys, and wildlife, often began with detailed studies like this one. As a founding member of the National Sculpture Society and brother to Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum, he bridged traditional European influences with the rugged spirit of the American frontier. This work, housed in the Smithsonian ...