Description

Sharpshooter Painting by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Sharpshooter Painting is an original watercolor by P. Buckley Moss, part of both the Moss Painting Collection and the Moss One Girl Collection. This hand-signed, never-printed, one-of-a-kind painting is available exclusively as an original.

Sharpshooter Painting depicts a young girl in a long pale dress with dark stockings and a wide straw hat, standing confidently while holding a long decorative rifle. The background features Moss’s signature soft earth tones and circular vignette framing, highlighting the playful and symbolic subject.

Sharpshooter Painting will be registered in the buyer’s name with Canada Goose Gallery and Moss Distribution, ensuring provenance and authenticity.

Style & Technique

Painted in Moss’s distinctive folk-art watercolor style, the work combines gentle washes of muted color with simple yet expressive linework. The girl’s pose radiates both innocence and determination, and the whimsical title makes this piece a lighthearted nod to independence and spunk.

Mood & Inspiration

Sharpshooter Painting carries a playful spirit — capturing both childhood imagination and pioneer resilience. It may also be inspired by the American folk icon Annie Oakley, reflecting Moss’s appreciation for history, storytelling, and cultural heritage.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Perfect for a children’s room, study, or folk art collection, this painting makes a unique statement piece.

It also serves as a charming and empowering gift for young collectors, history enthusiasts, or admirers of strong feminine icons.

The Magic of Owning an Original Artwork

There is something undeniably powerful about standing before an original work of art. Every brushstroke, every layer of paint, every subtle detail carries the hand, heart, and intention of the artist. Unlike a print, which can be duplicated and shared, an original is one-of-a-kind: a singular creation that exists nowhere else in the world.

To own an original is to hold the very moment of its creation, to feel the presence of the artist, and to experience the depth, texture, and energy that can never be fully captured in reproduction.

An original artwork is more than decoration; it is a legacy piece. It carries prestige, value, and a story that becomes part of your own. Collectors often describe the experience as intimate, a relationship with the artist and their vision, while also knowing they are investing in culture, creativity, and something that will endure 

Includes Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: P. Buckley Moss often gave her child subjects playful roles — farmers, shepherds, or even sharpshooters — imbuing them with both innocence and strength.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight: Works in the One Girl Collection are some of the most collectible among Moss originals, particularly when paired with unique themes like this rifle-bearing subject.

Hand Signed: “P Buckley Moss 09” – Inside circle bottom left.

Image Size: 4 7/8 Inches x 5 15/16 Inches.