National
Parks Centennial:
Mount McKinley, Alaska
Acrylic on board
Artist: James
Barkley
Art director: Stevan Dohanos
First day of issue: July 28, 1972
This artwork by James Barkley represents the second
of three depictions of Mount McKinley on U.S. postage,
all of which reflect changes in printing that allowed
for a broader range of artistic approaches. The 1937
stamp depicting Mount McKinley included a monochromatic
engraving; the 1972
stamp was done in acrylic on board and a 2001
stamp featured a breathtaking color photograph.
