Description

Apple Farmers by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Apple Farmers is a rare lithograph from P. Buckley Moss’s highly collectible Mill Collection, and it beautifully celebrates the simple rhythms of agrarian life. The artwork depicts a farming couple walking together in harmony, each carrying a woven basket filled with apples. Behind them stands a rustic mill, its weathered boards a testament to generations of hard work and endurance. The surrounding wintery landscape, accented with a bare apple tree and soft, snow-covered ground, creates a serene atmosphere that highlights the timeless connection between people and the land.

The apples—symbols of nourishment, abundance, and tradition—play a central role in this composition. For Moss, apples often represent the fruits of labor, family heritage, and the quiet joy of harvesting what the earth provides. This lithograph honors not only farmers but also the enduring cycle of seasons and the deep values rooted in rural America.

Style & Technique

In Apple Farmers, Moss’s celebrated folk art style is on full display. The figures are elongated and stylized, creating a whimsical yet deeply reverent portrayal of everyday people. Rendered in soft shades of pale blue, gray, and muted earth tones, the lithograph captures a sense of quiet dignity and gentle beauty. The round framing of the composition enhances its intimate quality, as though the viewer is peering through a window into a moment of farm life long preserved in memory.

Lithography, with its delicate textures and layering of tones, allows the artist to achieve a richness that feels both painterly and timeless. This rare limited edition makes Apple Farmers not only a work of art but also a treasure for collectors who value the enduring craftsmanship of traditional printmaking.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Apple Farmers is one of peace, gratitude, and simplicity. The couple walks side by side, unified in purpose, carrying the bounty of their land with quiet pride. Moss often drew inspiration from the Amish and Shaker communities, who embody values of faith, family, and humility. Here, the apples become more than fruit; they symbolize hope during the colder months, sustenance for body and soul, and the blessings of hard-earned harvests.

Viewers often find in this piece a reflection of their own longing for connection—to the land, to family traditions, and to a life lived with intention. The snow-covered mill in the background further enhances the sense of continuity, grounding the figures in both history and community.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Apple Farmers is a versatile piece that brings warmth and storytelling into any setting. Its gentle tones make it ideal for:

• Kitchens or dining rooms, where its theme of harvest and nourishment resonates beautifully.

• Living rooms or family spaces, as a reminder of togetherness and shared values.

• Country homes, farmhouses, or rustic-themed interiors, enhancing a sense of heritage and tradition.

• Offices or studies, offering inspiration through its message of steady labor and simple joys.

As a gift, this rare lithograph makes a thoughtful choice for:

• Collectors of P. Buckley Moss and American folk art

• Anniversaries, symbolizing partnership and shared purpose

• Housewarmings, celebrating abundance and new beginnings

• Holiday gifts, honoring tradition and family heritage

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)

1988

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 13 x 13-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 18 x 18-1/4 inches.