NYBG Holiday State of Mind

The torch of the Statue of Liberty, rendered in green, rises from the bottom center of the composition, held by Lady Liberty's distinctly sculpted hand. Instead of its iconic flame, the torch cradles a loose, exuberant cluster of red roses, their petals drawn with an expressive, slightly loose line and filled with deep crimson and pink tones. The green of the statue against the soft gray-white background gives the image a clean, almost graphic quality, while the warm reds of the roses introduce a festive contrast that anchors the holiday theme in the title.

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and remains one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. Her torch, traditionally a symbol of enlightenment, is the detail Ana Inciardi transforms here, swapping flame for florals to nod toward the New York Botanical Garden and the holiday season simultaneously. This Ana Inciardi mini print sits at the intersection of her New York subjects and her botanical work, which makes it a natural bridge piece for collectors building across both categories.

Inciardi has returned repeatedly to New York City landmarks throughout her catalog, and this print extends that thread with a playful seasonal twist that feels distinctly her own. The handwritten title at the bottom, "NYBG Holiday State of Mind," adds an intimate, personal quality consistent across her mini print series. It pairs naturally with her other New York prints, while the floral subject also draws collectors who focus on her botanical work.