Mt. Greylock, MA (Appalachian Trail Series)
by John Amoss
- Medium:
- Mokuhanga on washi
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 × 25.4 cm
- Image courtesy of
- Tanuki Prints
Description
Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet, anchors the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in that state. The summit is frequently wreathed in cloud and mist, and the surrounding mixed hardwood and boreal forest changes dramatically across seasons. Printed in mokuhanga on washi, the composition would likely render the broad, rounded summit profile characteristic of the Berkshires, distinct from the sharper peaks of the southern Appalachians. Water-based pigments allow for the soft atmospheric blending appropriate to New England's frequently overcast mountain conditions. The print belongs to Amoss's systematic documentary approach to Appalachian Trail landmarks, translating each location's specific topographic and atmospheric character into the mokuhanga vocabulary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mt. Greylock, MA (Appalachian Trail Series) was created by John Amoss.
Mt. Greylock, MA (Appalachian Trail Series) depicts landscapes and mountains.
Mt. Greylock, MA (Appalachian Trail Series) measures 20.3 × 25.4 cm.