Description

Apple Gold Set by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

The Apple Gold Set is a very rare limited edition lithograph pairing by beloved American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, featuring two complementary figures: Momma Apple Gold and Poppa Apple Gold. Each artwork portrays a stylized farmer holding a basket filled with apples—the fruit of the harvest and a timeless symbol of abundance, nourishment, and family heritage.

Momma Apple Gold is depicted with gentle grace, her bonnet and patchwork dress reflecting the domestic heart of farm life, while Poppa Apple Gold stands strong and steadfast, dressed in work overalls and hat, representing the provider and laborer of the land. Together, they embody the harmony of tradition, partnership, and rural simplicity that Moss so often celebrates in her work.

This set offers remarkable versatility: it may be displayed side by side as a symbolic tribute to unity and balance, or framed separately to highlight each figure as an individual work of art.

Style & Technique

True to Moss’s signature folk art style, the Apple Gold Set combines elongated, whimsical forms with warm, muted tones. The palette blends golden ochres, earthy browns, pale blues, and soft reds, creating a visual warmth that feels both nostalgic and timeless.

Lithography allows Moss’s meticulous detail and textured shading to shine, giving each figure depth while retaining the lightness and simplicity of line that define her artistry. The checkered patterns, rounded sleeves, and woven apple baskets add charm and authenticity, reminding viewers of the quiet dignity of agricultural life.

As a matched pair, these lithographs balance one another beautifully—his figure echoing strength and hers tenderness—making them highly desirable among collectors of Moss’s rarer works.

Mood & Inspiration

The Apple Gold Set conveys a mood of gratitude, unity, and tradition. The apples symbolize sustenance, prosperity, and the fruits of labor, while the figures themselves stand as metaphors for family roles and shared purpose.

Moss often drew inspiration from the Amish and Shaker way of life, where simplicity, humility, and togetherness form the core of community values. This set reflects those ideals, presenting not only two individuals but also a broader vision of balance within family and community life.

For many, the artwork evokes memories of family harvests, time-honored traditions, and the warmth of gathering around food and loved ones. It speaks quietly but profoundly to the values of perseverance, gratitude, and partnership.

Placement & Gift Ideas

The Apple Gold Set makes a meaningful addition to many spaces and occasions:

• Displayed together, they create a strong focal point in a dining room, kitchen, or family living area.

• Framed separately, they can bring charm to different rooms, tied together by their shared theme.

• Ideal for farmhouse décor, rustic homes, or collectors’ galleries, where their rare nature will be appreciated.

• A heartfelt gift for anniversaries, symbolizing unity and lasting partnership.

• A perfect housewarming present, celebrating abundance and the blessings of home and family.

• A treasure for dedicated collectors of P. Buckley Moss, especially those who seek out rarities in her body of work.

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)

1978

Momma Apple Gold Image Size: 5-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 11 x 4-3/4 inches.

Poppa Apple Gold Image Size: 5-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 11 x 4-3/4 inches.

Sold As Set Only.