Guardians of the Stream by John F. Carlson (1874-1945)

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.

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