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What was Borglum's first major piece of work in America?

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The Mares of Diomedes was Gutzon Borglum’s first major piece of work in America. It’s a colossal sculpture located in the entrance of the San Antonio Museum of Art. This limestone sculpture was designed in the Beaux-Arts style, depicting the legend of Diomedes, the Thracian king. Carved between 1903 and 1908, it showcases Borglum’s exceptional talent and marked the beginning of his notable career in the United States.
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