FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt Sculptures

COMMISSIONED FOR THE LOBBY OF THE
FDR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Hyde Park, New York

Greeting more than 890,000 visitors each year

“I think I’ve seen every sculpture that was ever done of my grandparents but when I saw these, I have never been so touched by the work of an artist in depicting my grandparents . . . these Sculptures will be like embracing every single person that comes into this Library . . . Thank You Carolyn”

David Roosevelt, grandson of FDR and Eleanor and author of Grandmere

Bronze portrait bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt shown in profile, highlighting facial features and glasses.
Bronze portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt shown from the front, wearing a necklace and textured jacket.
Two women standing indoors holding a small bronze bust during a presentation event.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT MINIATURE Trophies presented to women of distinction
David Roosevelt and Carolyn Palmer standing together indoors during an unveiling event, smiling toward the camera.
David Roosevelt, grandson of FDR with sculptor Carolyn Palmer at Hyde Park unveiling
David Roosevelt and Carolyn Palmer standing together indoors during an unveiling event, smiling toward the camera.

Quotes:

“These Roosevelt sculptures speak to you. From one angle they appear serious, from another angle they are smiling . . . it is like they are almost human. In my estimation, these are the finest sculpture images of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt, to be found anywhere in the world.”

Senator Tarky Lombardi, Jr. – (former chairman of the new york state senate committee on the arts and cultural resources)

“These are magnificent pieces . . . I am so pleased and thankful that Carolyn’s beautiful work will greet each and every visitor who comes to the Presidential Library.”

Lynn Bassenese, Former Director of the FDR Presidential Roosevelt Library

Radio Interview
Group standing indoors beside bronze busts during an unveiling event at Hyde Park.

HYDE PARK UNVIELING OF
THE ROOSEVELTS

Isabel Allende standing in front of two bronze portrait busts displayed indoors.
Isabel Allende, the world-renowed human rights advocate and author standing in front of Carolyn's Roosevelt scultpures at the entrance to the FDR Presidential Library
Close-up view of the bronze bust of Eleanor Roosevelt, emphasizing facial expression and sculpted hair.
Bronze portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt shown from the front, wearing a necklace and textured jacket.

MEMBERSHIPS

National Arts Club

Sadde River Arts Council

New-York Historical Society Chairman’s Circle

FDR Presidential Library Trustee  2015-2018

President of Saddle River Valley Club

Museum gallery view showing framed artwork on the wall and bronze portrait busts displayed in the exhibition space.