Description

A Snowy Morning in the Valley by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

A Snowy Morning in the Valley is a rare limited edition lithograph by P. Buckley Moss, portraying the quiet beauty of winter in the Shenandoah Valley. The scene depicts the P. Buckley Moss Museum, a landmark in Waynesboro, Virginia, standing gracefully amid a snow-blanketed landscape.

In the foreground, two elegant canada geese walk together, their long forms adding balance and movement to the tranquil composition. The muted pinks and purples of the winter sky create a soft, reflective atmosphere, enhancing the sense of stillness.

Style & Technique

Rendered in Moss’s folk-art style, the piece highlights clean lines, soft hues, and an understated elegance. The warm red tones of the museum contrast with the crisp white snow, while the cranes provide a natural focal point, symbolizing grace and harmony in nature.

This lithograph was produced in a limited edition, each piece considered signed and numbered before release—whether by Pat’s own hand (pre-1994) or by her authorized signature matrix thereafter.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of A Snowy Morning in the Valley is peaceful and reverent. By featuring the Moss Museum itself, the work takes on a self-reflective quality—linking Pat’s artistic legacy with the beauty of the valley that so often inspired her. The cranes, recurring symbols in her work, represent loyalty, strength, and the enduring bond between humanity and the natural world.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This rare print is ideal for collectors who treasure Moss’s connection to the Shenandoah Valley and her museum. It makes a meaningful display piece in home galleries, offices, or living spaces where quiet reflection is welcome.

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)

1995

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 5-9/16 x 21-15/16 inches. Paper Size: 7-9/16 x 23-15/16 inches.