The Fallen Warrior / Gutzon Borglum

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Art Item Information

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Title(s):

The Fallen Warrior; The Death of the Chief

Creator(s):

Gutzon Borglum (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

late 19th century - early 20th century

Materials/Techniques:

bronze

Classification:

Sculpture

Object Type:

Bronze Sculpture

Accession No:

08.125

Previous Number(s):

0876.125; 31509

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 11in. (27.9cm)
Width: 17in. (43.2cm)
Depth: 7 1/2in. (19.1cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Gutzon Borglum

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Borglum, Gutzon

Birth Date:

1867

Death Date:

1941

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American sculptor, 1867-1941

Gender:

male

Note:

American sculptor of Scandinavian descent who was known for his colossal sculptures, particularly the enormous portrait busts of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. American sculptor. Comment on works: Genre

Marks and Inscriptions

Inscriptions: Inscribed, "Merry Xmas and Happy New Year" on base

Signed: Signed, "J. G. Borglum"

Cite this Page

Borglum, Gutzon. The Fallen Warrior. 08.125. late 19th century - early 20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/08125 (11/16/2017).

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