Description

A Time to Harvest by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

A Time to Harvest by P. Buckley Moss captures the quiet beauty of the changing season with a rural barn set against an open autumn landscape. This signed and numbered limited edition giclée belongs to Moss’s Fall Collection, Barn Collection, and Landscape Collection, making it a sought-after piece for collectors who cherish her pastoral imagery.

The scene centers on a classic red barn, weathered yet steadfast, standing gracefully on the horizon. The surrounding fields glow with soft tones of late harvest, while bare-limbed trees mark the shift toward colder days. The simplicity of the composition draws the eye to the vastness of the countryside, where the land stretches endlessly into the distance under a soft sky tinged with hints of gold, peach, and muted lavender. Moss has distilled the essence of rural autumn into a timeless image of peace and reflection.

Style & Technique

Rendered in Moss’s distinctive folk art style, A Time to Harvest combines fluid watercolor washes with fine, controlled lines that bring structure to the barn and trees. The palette—subtle creams, warm earth browns, soft grays, and autumn blush—creates a gentle atmosphere, evoking the stillness of late fall afternoons. Moss is well-known for her ability to blend minimalism with emotional depth, and this piece showcases that gift, balancing simplicity of form with richness of mood.

Mood & Inspiration

This artwork radiates tranquility, gratitude, and reverence for the rhythms of farm life. Moss often drew inspiration from barns, seeing them not only as architectural icons but also as enduring symbols of hard work, sustenance, and family heritage. A Time to Harvest is a meditation on endings and beginnings—the fields have been gathered, the work is complete, and nature prepares for rest. It is a piece that speaks to both the passage of time and the beauty of living in harmony with the land.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its serene palette and contemplative theme, A Time to Harvest makes a striking addition to a living room, office, or library, where it invites quiet reflection. Its rustic charm is equally at home in a farmhouse kitchen or entryway, setting a warm and welcoming tone. Collectors of barns and landscapes will especially appreciate its place within Moss’s celebrated body of work.

This giclée also makes a meaningful gift for anniversaries, retirements, or housewarmings, offering a reminder of life’s natural cycles and the beauty of finding peace in simplicity.

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2009

Image Size: 6-5/16 x 13-7/8 inches.