Description

Apple Blossom Time by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Apple Blossom Time is a rare limited edition lithograph by P. Buckley Moss, part of her beloved One Boy One Girl Collection. The artwork portrays a tender and innocent scene of a young boy and girl sharing a swing together, framed by a delicate circular wreath of blossoming apple branches.

The children, dressed in Moss’s signature simple, traditional attire, embody themes of friendship, companionship, and youthful joy. The surrounding apple blossoms symbolize renewal, growth, and the fleeting beauty of springtime, adding a layer of poetic charm to the work.

This piece captures both the simplicity of rural childhood and the timeless beauty of nature’s cycles.

Style & Technique

Moss uses soft, muted tones and her characteristic line work to give the scene a gentle, timeless quality. The circular composition of blossoms serves as both a natural frame and a symbol of unity and continuity.

The figures of the boy and girl are drawn with Moss’s trademark minimalism, yet their closeness and expressions radiate warmth and companionship. The blossoms’ light pastel hues soften the scene and heighten its tender, spring-like atmosphere.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Apple Blossom Time is lighthearted, tender, and nostalgic. It reflects Moss’s recurring themes of innocence, simplicity, and the joy found in quiet companionship. The apple blossoms evoke both the sweetness and fragility of childhood, reminding viewers of the fleeting yet precious moments of youth.

As part of the One Boy One Girl series, this work emphasizes bonds of friendship, love, and harmony, making it a universal celebration of human connection.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This charming print is ideal for:

• Bedrooms, nurseries, or family spaces, where warmth and innocence are celebrated

• Collections focusing on children, springtime, or Moss’s One Boy One Girl series

• Small, intimate spaces where its gentle presence can shine

As a gift, it is especially meaningful for:

• Young families and parents

• Collectors of Moss’s child-themed works

• Those who appreciate symbolic art celebrating love, growth, and renewal

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)

1995

Rare Art Print

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (See FAQs)

Image Size: 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 13-1/4 x 13-1/4 inches.