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While he proclaimed that art could not be taught, but only learned through practice, John Fabian Carlson became one of the most important teachers of landscape painting in the early decades of the twentieth century.

Due to Carlson’s busy teaching schedule, his own painting time was largely relegated to the late fall and winter. Thus, he became known for his tonalist snow scenes, such as Guardians of the Stream, which is rendered with the artist’s insightful use of subdued color and his eye for establishing a compelling composition. 

Provenance:

Private collection

With Vose Galleries, Boston, inventory no. 26370, July 1980

To private collection, Burridge, Illinois, July 1981

 By descent through the family to private collection, North Palm Beach, Florida

Inscription:

1. (top stretcher in black) Guardians of the Stream
2. (lower stretcher in black) John F. Carlson
3. (lower part of frame in black) John F. Carlson

Labels:

1. Previous Vose Galleries label, inventory no. 26370
2. Previous Vose Galleries label, inventory no. 37679