Carl William Peters (1897 - 1980) American. Watercolor. Measure 7 1/4"in H x 12 1/2"in W and 16"in H x 20"in W with frame. Was born in Upstate New York. He was a pupil of noted American artists Charles Rosen, Harry Leith-Ross, and John Fabian Carlson. A respected member of the artistic community in Rochester, NY, he belonged to many professional organizations, including the American Federation of Artists, the Rochester Art Club, the Rockport Art Association, and the American Watercolor Society. The artist was the recipient of many prizes, including those awarded by the National Academy of Design, the University of Rochester, the North Shore Arts Association, and the Buffalo Society of Artists.