Description

Family Parade by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Family Parade is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, celebrating the strength, joy, and unity of a large family working side by side. This heartwarming artwork depicts a mother and father accompanied by five children—four boys and one girl—each contributing in their own way. The children carry baskets, twigs, and kindling, echoing the theme of shared responsibility, while the mother proudly holds a basket of bright red apples, a symbol of nourishment and abundance.

In the background, a round barn rises against the snowy winter scene, connecting the family’s daily life to the enduring traditions of American rural heritage. This piece belongs to the Four Boys One Girl Collection, as well as the Family Collection and the Barn Collection, making it an especially meaningful choice for collectors who treasure Moss’s exploration of heritage, family, and agricultural life.

Style & Technique

P. Buckley Moss’s distinctive folk art style is beautifully showcased in Family Parade. The figures are elongated, simplified, and universally symbolic, allowing them to represent any family while preserving a sense of individuality in their posture and purpose. The lithograph technique highlights Moss’s mastery of form and color, from the deep blacks and purples of the family’s traditional clothing to the bright red apples that bring warmth and contrast to the snowy white setting.

The background is minimalist yet powerful, with bare winter trees and the iconic round barn giving a sense of place and tradition without distracting from the central family portrait. Moss frames the scene with balance and rhythm, almost as if the family is walking in unison—a parade of heritage and love.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Family Parade is joyful, communal, and celebratory. Inspired by the values of cooperation and togetherness found in rural communities, Moss captures the beauty of large families where each member plays a role. The “parade” is not just a literal depiction of movement, but a metaphor for the shared journey of life, where family members march forward together, bound by love and loyalty.

The round barn in the background carries symbolic weight as well—representing continuity, protection, and agricultural roots. The geese, a frequent Moss motif, are absent here, allowing the focus to remain fully on the family’s unity.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This striking lithograph makes a bold and heartwarming statement in many settings:

• Family room or living room – A centerpiece celebrating unity and shared traditions.

• Dining area – A reminder of the blessings of abundance and cooperation.

• Hallway or entryway – A welcoming portrait that honors family roots.

• Office or study – An inspiring reminder of balance between work, love, and heritage.

As a gift, Family Parade is ideal for:

• Parents or grandparents of large families – A touching representation of their legacy.

• Anniversaries or weddings – A celebration of partnership and family building.

• Housewarmings – Bringing warmth and tradition into a new home.

• Collectors of P. Buckley Moss art – Especially those following the Family Collection and Barn Collection.

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)

1988

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 8-7/8 x 9-7/8 inches. Paper Size: 10-7/8 x 11-7/8 inches.