Description:
(American Sculptor Best Known for His Colossal Mount Rushmore Sculpture of the Faces of Four U.S. Presidents)
Gutzon Borglum, born as John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum, was an artist and sculptor from America. He was best known for his association with the establishment of Mount Rushmore National Memorial located at Mount Rushmore of South Dakota. He was also associated with a few other works of art including memorial Start Westward of United States and the statue of Daniel Butterfield. A graduate of St. Mary's College and Creighton Preparatory School, Borglum was a child of Mormon polygamy. His public life was also the talk of the town just like his professional life. He was an active member of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Borglum, who was the Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of Denmark, was also active in the group that organized the New York Armory Show in 1913. He was a part of the Ku Klux Klan as well and was one of the six knights who assembled on the Imperial Koncilium, which transferred leadership of Ku Klux Klan from the Imperial Wizard Colonel Simmons to the Imperial Wizard Hiram Evans. Borglum, who died from complications during a surgery in 1941, is buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Memorial Court of Honor alongside his second wife, Mary Montgomery Williams Borglum.
Birthday
March 25, 1867 (Aries)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum
Died on
March 6, 1941
Parents
Christina Mikkelsen Borglum
Jens Møller Haugaard Børglum
Children
Lincoln Borglum
Relatives
Solon Borglum
What inspired Gutzon Borglum to create Mount Rushmore?
Gutzon Borglum was inspired by the idea of creating a monumental sculpture that would honor America's history and its most influential leaders.
How long did it take Gutzon Borglum to complete the Mount Rushmore project?
The Mount Rushmore project took around 14 years to complete, from 1927 to 1941.
Did Gutzon Borglum face any challenges while working on Mount Rushmore?
Yes, Gutzon Borglum faced numerous challenges while working on Mount Rushmore, including funding issues, technical difficulties, and harsh weather conditions.
What materials were used in the creation of Mount Rushmore by Gutzon Borglum?
Gutzon Borglum used dynamite and pneumatic hammers to sculpt the faces of the presidents on Mount Rushmore, primarily working with granite.
How did Gutzon Borglum's previous works influence his approach to creating Mount Rushmore?
Gutzon Borglum's experience with sculpting large monuments and his attention to detail in previous works greatly influenced his approach to creating Mount Rushmore, ensuring precision and accuracy in the final sculpture.