Carl William Peters, Winter Creek in a Wooded Landscape

Carl William Peters (American, 1897-1980)

An atmospheric drawing on paper depicting a winding, ice-fringed creek flowing through a dense thicket of leafless winter trees. The composition utilizes soft grey and blue-toned washes with rhythmic graphite linework to capture the cool, quiet stillness of a snow-covered woodland. Signed "Carl W. Peters" in the lower left. Framed.

Carl William Peters was a prominent American landscape painter associated with the Rockport art colony and the Rochester art community. A student of John Fabian Carlson, he became widely recognized for his masterful winter scenes and his ability to capture the specific light and atmosphere of the New England and Upstate New York countryside. His prolific career earned him numerous awards, including several from the National Academy of Design, solidifying his reputation as a premier American Impressionist.

DIMENSIONS
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PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age