Welcome to the Berkshires

This Ana Inciardi mini print depicts a roadside welcome sign rendered in black ink against a pale blue background. The sign itself is white with a tombstone-shaped silhouette, and it displays the Massachusetts state seal at its center, flanked by the words "TO" and "THE" in a classic serif-influenced display type. Bold lettering spells out "WELCOME" across the top arc, with "BERKSHIRES" and "MASSACHUSETTS" stacked below. The composition is clean and graphic, favoring flat shapes and a limited two-color palette that gives it a vintage postcard quality. The Berkshires are a hill region in western Massachusetts, long associated with cultural tourism, outdoor recreation, and institutions like Tanglewood and the Clark Art Institute. The region's distinctive identity has made it a recognizable destination for generations of New England travelers. Collectors are drawn to this print for its regional specificity and its affectionate nod to mid-century American roadside signage. There is something satisfying about how Inciardi distills a place into a single iconic object, trusting the sign to carry the full weight of location and nostalgia. Her draftsmanship keeps the lettering lively without tipping into parody, and the handwritten caption at the bottom adds a personal, almost sketchbook-like quality. This print fits comfortably as a landmark print within her catalog, and it pairs naturally with her other travel and place-based subjects for collectors building a regional or Americana-themed grouping.