Description

Anita by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Anita is a rare limited edition lithograph from P. Buckley Moss’s beloved Girl’s Names Print Series, celebrating the innocence and simplicity of childhood through individually named portraits. In this delightful composition, a young girl dressed in a deep rose-pink patterned dress and bonnet sits barefoot atop a rustic wooden apple crate. Surrounding her are bright red apples, symbols of abundance, knowledge, and the sweetness of life’s simple pleasures.

The crate, boldly marked with the word APPLE, not only anchors the composition but also emphasizes the symbolic significance of the fruit. Throughout history, apples have represented family, harvest, love, and learning. Here, Moss brings that symbolism into a playful yet tender portrait of a child, reminding us of the connections between nature, tradition, and childhood wonder.

As part of Moss’s One Girl works, Anita is both personal and universal, celebrating the spirit of a child named Anita while also representing values of innocence, joy, and heritage.

Style & Technique

In Anita, Moss uses her signature folk art style—simplified form, elongated lines, and expressive minimalism. The lithographic medium preserves her delicate balance of detail and stylization, ensuring that the crisp patterns of the girl’s dress, the textures of the crate, and the bright contrast of the apples remain vivid and authentic.

The color palette is warm and inviting, dominated by shades of rose, soft browns, and rich reds. The composition is structured with balance: the girl sits centrally with apples framing her, creating harmony between subject and symbol. This interplay of child and harvest makes Anita both charming and meaningful.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Anita is cheerful, nostalgic, and filled with warmth. Moss’s lifelong inspiration from rural traditions shines through here, as she celebrates the values of simplicity, family, and the beauty of ordinary objects.

The apples lend a sense of joy and symbolism—evoking themes of growth, abundance, and learning—while the child’s serene presence reflects innocence and playfulness. For collectors and admirers alike, Anita is a heartwarming reminder of childhood’s fleeting sweetness and the lessons found in everyday life.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Anita is a versatile piece that brings joy and charm to many settings. It is particularly well-suited for kitchens, dining rooms, or farmhouse-inspired interiors, where its apple theme resonates with hospitality and family life. It also makes a wonderful addition to nurseries, playrooms, or family spaces, celebrating both name and spirit.

As a gift, this rare lithograph is perfect for:

• Families with a child or grandchild named Anita

• Birthdays, christenings, or new baby celebrations

• Collectors of Moss’s Girl’s Names Print Series

• Housewarming or anniversary gifts with symbolic meaning

• Anyone who loves art that ties together childhood and harvest symbolism

Each limited edition print is signed and numbered as part of the publishing process, ensuring authenticity before release.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Canada Goose Gallery, embossed with our gallery seal on a gold label. (see FAQs)

1990

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 5-1/2 x 5-7/8 inches. Paper Size: 10-1/2 x 10-7/8 inches.