John Amoss
United States
Biography
John Amoss is an American artist whose work appears in the context of Japanese woodblock printmaking, though biographical details remain extremely scarce. No birth or death dates have been established in the available references, and the circumstances of his engagement with the woodblock medium — whether he trained in Japan, studied with Japanese printmakers abroad, or arrived at the technique independently — are undocumented.
The prints attributed to Amoss that circulate in the market suggest an artist working in or influenced by the Japanese woodblock tradition, but without further biographical evidence, the specifics of his career, training, and artistic development cannot be reliably established.
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John Amoss is an American artist whose work appears in the context of Japanese woodblock printmaking, though biographical details remain extremely scarce. No birth or death dates have been established in the available references, and the circumstances of his engagement with the woodblock medium — whether he trained in Japan, studied with Japanese printmakers abroad, or arrived at the technique independently — are undocumented.
John Amoss's prints frequently feature landscapes, mountains, fish, still life, animals.
Original prints by John Amoss can be found in collections including ukiyo-e.org.
John Amoss is a contemporary printmaker contributing to the ongoing tradition of woodblock printing. Contemporary prints offer collectors an affordable entry point into Japanese printmaking. Prices range from $100 for smaller works to $1,500 for major compositions. Most prints sell in the $200–$600 range. The contemporary printmaking scene is active and international, with artists exhibiting at galleries, art fairs, and print biennials worldwide.
