George Carlson: The American West

This magnificent volume is the first comprehensive book of George Carlson's work, making it an invaluable addition to the libraries of collectors and students of Western art and American landscape painting. Carlson is regarded as one of the most important American artists of his generation, known for his Prix de West triumphs in sculpture and landscape painting. His tactile, textured landscape paintings are considered bold touchstones for a new movement in Western art, inspiring new generations of Realists and Impressionists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

This magnificent volume stands as a truly unparalleled addition to the libraries of collectors and scholars of Western art and American landscape painting, as no comprehensive book of George Carlson's work has ever before been published. Comparable to the French and American Impressionists, who sought solace in nature's beauty amidst the industrialized world, Carlson is widely regarded as one of the most significant American artists of his generation. His remarkable achievements have been secured through victories in two distinct mediums: sculpture and, more recently, landscape painting. Recognized as one of America's foremost bronze sculptors, Carlson also excels in the use of pastels and oils, showcasing his versatility as an artist. His tactile and textured landscape paintings are considered bold landmarks for a new artistic movement gaining traction in Western art, inspiring and influencing emerging generations of Realists and Impressionists. As a testament to his unwavering dedication to nature as his muse, Carlson emerges as a treasured American artist, and this book serves as a compelling exploration of how and why he is making his own indelible mark on the annals of art history.

Weight: 2926g
Dimension: 315 x 290 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781599621630