Description

Arm in Arm by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Arm in Arm is a rare limited edition lithograph by American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, created as part of her cherished Family Series. This heartwarming composition depicts a family gathered together in a golden field, their hands joined in unity and celebration. Parents and children form a circle, standing arm in arm, symbolizing the strength of family bonds and the timeless joy of togetherness.

The figures, dressed in Moss’s familiar Amish-inspired attire, radiate warmth and harmony. The soft golden tones of the background field create a sense of abundance and nurture, while the circular framing of the artwork reinforces the themes of wholeness, continuity, and the unbreakable ties of love.

Style & Technique

In Arm in Arm, Moss employs her iconic folk art style, with elongated figures, stylized forms, and minimalistic yet expressive features. The color palette is both warm and grounding: golden yellows and soft earth tones dominate the background, while the figures are adorned in muted blues, blacks, and reds, providing visual balance and rhythm.

The lithograph medium allows for delicate textures and depth, capturing both the simplicity and richness of rural life. The circular vignette framing not only enhances the intimacy of the moment but also mirrors the unity of the family ring at the center of the piece.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Arm in Arm is joyful, uplifting, and deeply rooted in tradition. The circle of figures conveys inclusivity, love, and belonging, while the gestures of holding hands symbolize faith in one another and strength in community.

Moss often drew inspiration from the Amish and Shaker way of life, communities that emphasize simplicity, cooperation, and family devotion. Here, she celebrates those values in a way that transcends culture, reminding viewers of the universal human longing for love, kinship, and stability.

This lithograph is not just a portrait of a family—it is a visual hymn to togetherness, unity, and the eternal bonds that carry through generations.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Arm in Arm is a versatile and meaningful artwork that fits beautifully into many homes and collections:

• Living rooms and family gathering spaces, where it reinforces the values of love, unity, and shared traditions.

• Dining areas, where family connection is most often celebrated.

• Nurseries or children’s rooms, as a symbolic reminder of nurturing and belonging.

• Collector walls, especially for admirers of Moss’s Family Series, where this rare lithograph holds special significance.

As a gift, Arm in Arm is ideal for:

• Anniversaries, symbolizing enduring partnership and shared life.

• Weddings, as a blessing of unity and strong family roots.

• Housewarmings, offering the gift of warmth, joy, and community spirit.

• Collectors of P. Buckley Moss, especially those seeking rare pieces from her Family Series.

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)

1989

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 6 x 6 1/2 inches. Paper Size: 11 1/4 x 11 5/16 inches.

First edition of prints for Society Members only.