Boot, Study for Equestrian Monument

Solon H. Borglum's charcoal study captures the worn leather boot of a cavalry soldier, rendered with precise anatomical attention. This preparatory drawing was created for a monumental equestrian sculpture, reflecting the artist's sculptural practice of developing forms through detailed studies. Borglum, born in Utah and trained in the academic tradition, specialized in public monuments and Western themes. The study's careful modeling of creases, texture, and weight demonstrates the technical foundation required for large-scale sculptural commissions in the early twentieth century.