Description

Dad’s Loving Arms by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Dad’s Loving Arms is a rare, limited edition lithograph by renowned American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, from her cherished One Girl Collection. This touching artwork portrays the deep bond between father and child, a theme Moss often revisits with tenderness and reverence.

The scene depicts a father in traditional plain dress, gently holding his little girl in one arm while a playful black cat rests in the other. The contrast between the father’s tall, strong frame and the child’s delicate innocence creates a beautiful balance of protection, warmth, and love. The black cat adds a touch of whimsy, symbolizing companionship, luck, and home life.

At its heart, this piece celebrates the enduring strength of family ties and the quiet moments of love that sustain generations.

Style & Technique

Moss employs her signature folk-art minimalism with graceful figures and flowing lines. The father’s checkered blue shirt and tall black hat anchor the composition with bold shapes, while the child’s white dress and bonnet provide contrast and innocence. The black cat, sleek and playful, balances the composition visually and symbolically.

The lithograph medium allows for crisp textures, clean edges, and subtle depth, ensuring every nuance of Moss’s original work is preserved.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Dad’s Loving Arms is tender, protective, and reassuring. It reflects Moss’s enduring inspiration: the beauty of family, the comfort of tradition, and the resilience found in everyday life. The father’s embrace is both literal and symbolic—showing not only love for his child but also a commitment to the values of care, faith, and responsibility.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This piece is ideal for spaces that honor family and tradition, such as:

• A living room or family room, where its heartfelt theme fosters warmth.

• A nursery or child’s bedroom, symbolizing the protective love of a parent.

• An entryway or hallway, where it can serve as a welcoming image of home.

It also makes a deeply meaningful gift for:

• Father’s Day or a new father.

• Families with young children, celebrating love and protection.

• Collectors of the One Girl Collection.

• Cat lovers, who will appreciate the whimsical presence of the black feline.

Each limited edition print is signed and numbered as part of the publishing process, ensuring authenticity before release.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Canada Goose Gallery, embossed with our gallery seal on a gold label. (see FAQs)

1987

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 8 x 5-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 10 x 7-3/4 inches.