George Carlson bronze pendant medal

This bronze medal by sculptor George Carlson is a compact, cast metallic object measuring approximately 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches. Designed as a sculptural piece, it features a central portrait motif set within an irregular, organic arched frame.

The bronze exhibits a textured, patinated surface consistent with the artist’s known tactile approach to sculpture, which he describes as drawing from all angles. The medal is equipped with an integrated suspension loop at the top, allowing it to function as a pendant or commemorative plaque. The design emphasizes the fluid, expressive modeling of the human figure, reflecting Carlson's focus on anthropological subjects and the raw physicality of his subjects, particularly inspired by his extensive observational studies in the American West and Mexico.

While the listing provides detailed biographical information regarding George Carlson’s training, career milestones, and his artistic philosophy regarding the interplay between painting and sculpture, the object itself represents a specific three-dimensional exploration of form in a portable bronze format.