There is a fleeting, magical window in the White Mountains—usually between late September and mid-October—where two seasons collide. You’ve likely felt it: that crisp afternoon where the maples are a fiery, glowing orange, yet the air carries the sharp, unmistakable scent of coming snow.

Standing on the backroads of Bethlehem, looking east toward the Presidential Range, you witness a rare alchemy. While the valleys are drenched in the brilliant reds and yellows of peak foliage, a "breath of winter" often sweeps across the summits. This painting captures that exact moment of tension and beauty—where the 6,288-foot peak of Mount Washington wears a fresh mantle of snowy white while the wilderness below remains in full autumnal bloom.

As the seasons change outside, this "statement piece" ensures your living space remains filled with the warmth of an eternal New Hampshire autumn. Once the light hits these oil layers, the foliage seems to glow from within, just as it does on those bright October afternoons in Bethlehem.

Details

• Dimensions: 20 x 40 inch original oil on canvas painting

• Depth: Gallery wrapped on 1.25 inch stretcher bars (the scene continues around the edges)

• Framing: Housed in a premium 22.5 x 42.5 inch ash wood float frame

• Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist

• Installation: Professionally wired and ready to hang upon arrival

Experience it in person: To truly appreciate the texture of the oil and the scale of the peaks, you are welcome to see the work at my studio. Click the Contact link at the bottom of this page to arrange a private visit.