Description

Mary’s Lamb Etching by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Mary’s Lamb Etching by P. Buckley Moss is a hand-signed and titled, numbered, limited edition etching from the Moss Etching Collection, the One Girl Collection, and the Lamb Collection. Inspired by the timeless nursery rhyme, this tender artwork depicts a young girl in Amish dress surrounded by playful lambs. With warmth and innocence, Moss captures a moment of joy and companionship between child and animals.

The scene conveys the purity of childhood and the timeless connection between humans and nature. By featuring a girl nurturing her lambs, Moss weaves together themes of innocence, faith, and pastoral simplicity.

Style & Technique

Etchings are among Moss’s most intimate and collectible works, hand-pulled using a meticulous printing process. In Mary’s Lamb Etching, Moss combines delicate linework with rich washes of color. The girl’s purple blouse and black apron contrast with the softness of the snowy background, while the lambs’ white coats glow with light and movement.

The arched floral border surrounding the figures frames the composition beautifully, giving the piece the feeling of a cherished storybook illustration or devotional image.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Mary’s Lamb Etching is playful, nurturing, and serene. Drawing inspiration from the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, Moss infuses the work with nostalgia while also celebrating the enduring relationship between children and animals.

This etching speaks to Moss’s broader inspiration—her deep appreciation for faith, simplicity, and the beauty of life’s quiet moments.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Mary’s Lamb Etching is perfect for nurseries, children’s rooms, family spaces, or cottage-style interiors, where its themes of innocence and warmth can shine.

As a gift, this etching is ideal for baby showers, baptisms, Easter, birthdays, or collectors of childhood and animal themes. Its rarity and small edition size make it a cherished addition to any Moss collection.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: Moss often drew inspiration from folk stories, nursery rhymes, and biblical imagery, weaving them into her etchings. Mary’s Lamb Etching is a perfect example of her ability to combine storytelling with fine art.

💡 Collector’s Insight: Collectors value Mary’s Lamb Etching because it belongs to three key Moss themes: One Girl, Lambs, and Etchings. Its cross-collection significance makes it highly desirable for those seeking rare and symbolic works.

1990

Hand Signed: “71/99 – Mary’s Lamb – P. Buckley Moss 90”

Plate Size: 8-7/8 x 7-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 14-3/8 x 12-3/4 inches.

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.