Description

A Snowy Christmas by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

A Snowy Christmas is a rare limited edition lithograph by beloved American artist P. Buckley Moss, capturing the joy of winter traditions and the spirit of the holiday season. The artwork depicts a festive rural scene: families bundled in scarves and coats ride on a wagon pulled by a green John Deere tractor, heading home with freshly cut Christmas trees. In the distance, a snow-covered village comes to life with a stately white inn, a charming church, and rustic barns, while playful snowmen decorate the town square.

Moss paints this moment as both nostalgic and celebratory, reminding us of the warmth of gathering with loved ones during the Christmas season, even in the cold of winter.

Style & Technique

This lithograph reflects Moss’s hallmark folk-art style, where everyday traditions are elevated into meaningful works of art. The muted winter palette of whites and grays contrasts beautifully with the pops of color from the tractor’s green body, a magenta scarf flying in the wind, and the greenery of the Christmas trees. The simple yet evocative lines and forms give the piece both charm and a sense of timeless Americana.

As with all limited edition Moss prints, A Snowy Christmas was issued with numbering and the artist’s authorized signature prior to release, ensuring its authenticity and collectibility.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of A Snowy Christmas is joyful, communal, and nostalgic. P. Buckley Moss often found inspiration in rural traditions and the enduring values of family and togetherness. By including the John Deere tractor, she ties the holiday season to agricultural heritage, evoking memories of hardworking farm families who celebrated Christmas with both simplicity and gratitude.

The snowmen, church, and homes in the distance reinforce the sense of community, faith, and belonging that make Christmastime so beloved.

Placement & Gift Ideas

A Snowy Christmas is an ideal artwork for seasonal display in living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways where family and guests gather. Its holiday theme also makes it a treasured gift for collectors of Moss prints, John Deere enthusiasts, or anyone who loves celebrating Christmas traditions.

Every Moss print is considered signed and numbered prior to release, whether through Pat’s personal hand-signature (pre-1994) or by the matrix of her signature applied to later editions.

Includes Canada Goose Gallery’s Certificate of Authenticity, embossed with our gallery seal on a gold label. (see FAQs)

1997

Rare Art Print

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

Image Size: 7-7/8 x 10-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 9-7/8 x 12-1/4 inches.