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Gutzon Borglum inspecting work on Washington at Mount Rushmore, 1932 (b / w photo)
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Gutzon Borglum inspecting work on Washington at Mount Rushmore, 1932 (b / w photo)
XOS1766197 Gutzon Borglum inspecting work on Washington at Mount Rushmore, 1932 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The purpose of the memorial is to communicate the founding, expansion, preservation, and unification of the United States with colossal statues of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt." Gutzon Borglum
He and 400 workers sculpted the huge 60 foot/18 metre heads of U.S. presidents from 1927 and finished in 1941.); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12701299
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Abraham Lincoln George Washington Granite Keystone Memorial National Nose Presidents Rocks South Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Mount Rushmore Rock Climbing Rushmore
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This print captures a significant moment in the creation of one of America's most iconic landmarks, Mount Rushmore. The image showcases Gutzon Borglum, the mastermind behind this colossal sculpture, inspecting the work on George Washington's face in 1932. Borglum, along with a team of 400 dedicated workers, embarked on an ambitious project to carve the gigantic heads of four U. S. presidents into the granite mountain. This memorial was intended to symbolize the nation's foundation, expansion, preservation, and unification. The faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt were meticulously sculpted over a span of fourteen years from 1927 to 1941. The photograph provides a glimpse into the immense scale and complexity involved in this monumental undertaking. As Borglum stands high above ground level on scaffolding near Washington's nose, he surveys his masterpiece taking shape against the backdrop of South Dakota's majestic landscape. Mount Rushmore has since become an enduring symbol of American patriotism and national pride. It serves as a reminder not only of these revered leaders but also represents America's rich history and values. This historic image is now part of a private collection but continues to inspire awe for its artistic vision and engineering marvels that have stood strong for almost a century.
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