VT Syrup

This Ana Inciardi mini print captures a vintage Vermont maple syrup tin rendered in ink with selective color, the kind of object that carries a whole season inside it. The can dominates the composition, its label printed in blue and yellow with the words "State of Vermont Pure Maple Syrup" in bold lettering. Wrapped around the sides of the tin is a winter scene illustrated in black and white with touches of red and orange: sugar maples stand bare in snow, workers in coats tend to sap collection, and a horse-drawn sled carries what appears to be a collection tank through the woods.

The composition uses the tin itself as a frame, making the label and the scene function together as a single image. Vermont maple syrup production is one of the oldest agricultural traditions in New England, with sap harvested during the late winter thaw when temperatures fluctuate between freezing nights and warmer days. The horse-drawn gathering scene depicted on the tin reflects methods used for generations before motorized equipment became common.

Collectors are drawn to this print for its layered nostalgia: it depicts both a beloved regional food product and the craft of its making. As a food print, it fits naturally alongside her other subjects rooted in American pantry and kitchen culture. The tin format gives the composition a graphic quality that appeals to collectors who favor bold, object-centered work, and the winter palette sets it apart from her warmer seasonal subjects.

It pairs naturally with her other food prints, particularly those that celebrate regional American ingredients and traditions.