Description

Days Gone By by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Days Gone By by P. Buckley Moss captures the timeless spirit of America’s rural heritage. At the heart of this signed and numbered limited edition giclée is a weathered barn standing with dignity against the quiet backdrop of autumn fields. Its stone foundation and worn wooden boards speak to years of honest labor, while the towering red silo and windmill recall a time when farm life moved with the rhythm of the land and the seasons. Moss’s distinctive style transforms this familiar rural setting into a work of deep nostalgia—one that connects past generations to the present.

This artwork is part of the Moss Barn Collection, and the Moss Fall Collection, released to pay tribute to the enduring beauty of barns across the American landscape. Whether you grew up surrounded by farmland or simply admire its rustic simplicity, Days Gone By resonates as a universal symbol of tradition, resilience, and home.

Style & Technique

Created as a giclée print, this limited edition artwork preserves the fine details and earthy color palette of P. Buckley Moss’s original composition. The warm browns, soft grays, and muted autumn hues evoke the gentle fading of fall, while the artist’s delicate brushwork captures the textures of wood, stone, and tall grasses swaying in the breeze. Sgned and numbered by Moss herself, each print carries the personal mark of the artist, ensuring authenticity and collectibility.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Days Gone By is one of reflection and quiet reverence. Moss invites viewers to pause and remember the hardworking families who built their lives around barns like this one—structures that sheltered harvests, livestock, and memories alike. The solitary windmill suggests motion and time, while the barn stands as a steadfast reminder of heritage. It is a piece that inspires gratitude, peace, and a sense of belonging.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This giclée is a versatile addition to both modern and traditional interiors. Its rustic elegance makes it perfect for display in a living room, dining area, or study, where it can spark conversation and admiration. It also works beautifully in a farmhouse-style kitchen or an office in need of warmth and grounding. Collectors of Moss’s barn series will find it an essential addition, while newcomers will appreciate its timeless subject and emotional depth.

As a gift, Days Gone By carries meaning far beyond its visual beauty. It is a thoughtful present for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, retirements, or for anyone who cherishes rural heritage and the quiet strength of simpler times.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

🌾 Fun Fact About Barns:
Many historic American barns were painted red not just for beauty, but for practicality. Farmers would seal their barns with a homemade mixture of skimmed milk, lime, and rust (iron oxide). The rust killed mold and moss, protecting the wood. That’s why so many classic barns, like the one in Days Gone By, have that rich, weathered red tone we still associate with rural America today.

2015

Image Size: 10 x 9-15/16 inches.