George Carlson (Amer., b. 1940), “River’s Edge”, artist-cast bronze sculpture atop rotating wooden base, incised signature and edition number, 3/21, dated 1975, from the Tarahumara Series

height 21 in. x width 16in. x depth 15 in. (including base)

Provenance: Originally acquired from the artist; thence property from a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

George Carlson is a bronze sculptor and painter known especially for his depictions of the Tarahumara Indians. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, he studied at the American Academy of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Arizona. He began sculpting to improve his drawing and became committed to capturing the human figure with strong design and understanding of muscle structure. After leaving commercial art, he moved to Taos, where he focused on portraying Native people with dignity and harmony with nature rather than stereotypes. Carlson is a member of the National Academy of Western Art and won its Prix de West award in 1975. He has been featured in publications such as "Southwest Art" and "Artists of the Rockies."