Carlos Anderson: A Pioneer of Regionalist Painting Carlos J. Anderson (May 1, 1904 — July 11, 1978) was an American painter, illustrator and graphic designer who achieved prominence as a leading figure in the Regionalism movement during the mid-20th century. Born in Midvale, Utah, he cultivated a distinctive artistic vision rooted in observation of the landscapes and traditions of his native state—a perspective that would profoundly shape his oeuvre and solidify his place within American art history. Anderson’s formative years were marked by exposure to both rural Utah and formal education…