Solon Borglum

Solon Borglum
(ca. 1900)
Born(1868-12-22)December 22, 1868
Ogden, Utah, US
DiedJanuary 31, 1922(1922-01-31) (aged 53)
Stamford, Connecticut, US
Known forSculpture

Solon Hannibal de la Mothe Borglum (December 22, 1868 – January 31, 1922)[1] was an American sculptor. He is most noted for his depiction of frontier life, and especially his experience with cowboys and native Americans.

He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by France[2] for his work with Les Foyers du Soldat service clubs during World War I.[3]

  1. ^ Carrington, M. Marquette (March 1922). "Solon H. Borglum, Artist, Soldier and Patriot". Art and Archaeology: The Arts Throughout the Ages. 13 (3): 144. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
  2. ^ "Solon H. Borglum Dies after Operation" (PDF). The New York Times. January 31, 1922.
  3. ^ Library of Congress, Les Foyers du Soldat