Promise of Spring 1930

"Promise of Spring" (1930) by Canadian artist Frank Johnston (1888-1949) captures the transition between winter and spring in a woodland setting. The painting features a small stream running through a snow-covered landscape, with bare branches of trees emerging against a bright blue sky. The presence of a single evergreen tree in the foreground suggests the promise of new life amidst the remnants of winter. This landscape painting showcases Johnston's mastery of light and detail, creating a sense of peaceful tranquility.