Gutzon Borglum

Gutzon Borglum (1867–1941) was an American sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum; John Gutzon Mothe Borglum; John Gutzon Borglum; John Gutzon de la Borglum; Borglum.

Overview

Also worked under the name John Gutzon de la Mothe‏ Borglum.

Born at St. Charles in 1867, died at Chicago in 1941.

In detail

Gutzon Borglum studied at Académie Julian, San Francisco Art Institute and Creighton Preparatory School. Malvina Hoffman is recorded as having studied under Gutzon Borglum.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, religious and animal.

Places of work recorded in the authority are San Francisco, Paris and New York City. Membership is recorded of Ku Klux Klan and Royal Society.

Works named in the authority record are General Philip Sheridan, Rabboni, Wars of America, Mount Rushmore and Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial.

Work by Gutzon Borglum is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada, New Mexico Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Ackland Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Logan Medal of the Arts.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gutzon Borglum”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336432: Gutzon Borglum

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