Cathedral

This architectural sketch by sculptor Solon H. Borglum captures the interior of a cathedral with characteristic early-twentieth-century draftsmanship. The composition emphasizes soaring vertical lines and Gothic vaulting, rendered in pencil with cross-hatching to suggest volume and shadow. Two circular rose windows anchor the lower portion of the drawing. Borglum, known primarily for monumental sculpture, demonstrates here the spatial reasoning essential to his three-dimensional work. The sketch reflects the period's fascination with classical and medieval architecture as sources of artistic inspiration.