Title: Upper Ammonoosuc Falls
Artist: Byron Carr
Medium: Oil on prepared Masonite panel
Dimensions: 12" x 16"
Upper Ammonoosuc Falls captures a celebrated White Mountains landmark at the height of autumn. White-water rapids descend through a narrow granite gorge into a jade-green pool, framed by copper foliage and a slender white birch.
Gallery Description
Byron Carr guides the eye from a sunlit, leaf-covered foreground through tiered granite walls toward the secluded falls. Loose strokes of chartreuse, golden ochre, and amber create a textured carpet of autumn leaves, anchored by moss-covered river stones.
At the center, energetic strokes of titanium white, silver gray, and cool jade green convey the rapids' force. Jagged granite walls in charcoal, raw umber, and dark sienna give the gorge weight and depth.
Above, copper, gold, and burnt sienna foliage fills the canopy. A slender white birch rises toward a pale blue-and-white sky, balancing the composition. Carr’s confident brushwork, textured impasto, and vivid color create a scene that feels both dynamic and meditative.
Style & Composition
- Style: Contemporary Impressionism and plein-air regional realism focused on the White Mountains [1]
- Composition: Layered bands of foreground foliage, central gorge, and background forest are balanced by the off-center white birch.
- Focal Point: Bright white-water rapids contrast with dark rock faces and the deep jade pool.
- Palette: Copper, amber, and golden ochre balance jade, forest green, periwinkle, and charcoal.
- Light & Mood: Soft autumn light creates a crisp, quiet, and nostalgic atmosphere.
Technique & Materials
- Brushwork: Loose impasto and broken dabs shape the leaves and granite, while smoother horizontal strokes define the pool.
- Depth: Saturated foreground foliage advances against the softer, lower-contrast sky, creating a strong sense of distance.
- Materials: Heavy-body oil on a prepared Masonite panel supports rich texture and fluid mark-making.
Inventory Status: Available for purchase online or in the gallery.
Shipping / Pickup: Shipping is available, securely packaged with professional archival materials, insured, and shipped globally; complimentary local pickup is also available at our 23 North Main Street gallery.
