Description

Autumn at the Cloisters by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Autumn at the Cloisters by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that captures the serenity of fall while honoring a historic American landmark. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection, Pumpkin Collection, Geese Collection, and Historic Landmark Collection, this artwork is a masterful blend of heritage, nature, and seasonal abundance.

The scene depicts the Ephrata Cloister, a well-known historic site in Pennsylvania, its distinctive timber-frame buildings rising gracefully behind a white picket fence. Pumpkins dot the garden in the foreground, their orange brilliance contrasted by soft autumn foliage in shades of gold and amber. Two elegant geese stand watch near the gate, symbols of peace, loyalty, and the rural way of life that Moss so often celebrated. Together, the pumpkins, geese, and historic architecture evoke a timeless sense of community, gratitude, and reverence for the past.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk art style is at its finest in Autumn at the Cloisters. The lithograph medium allows her crisp linework and watercolor washes to shine, capturing both the textures of the historic buildings and the warmth of the seasonal landscape. The autumn palette of earthy oranges, soft greens, and warm browns contrasts beautifully with the cool gray of the Cloisters’ walls. Moss’s inclusion of geese—a frequent motif in her work—adds both character and symbolic depth, tying the scene to themes of faithfulness and continuity.

Mood & Inspiration

This artwork radiates tranquility, reverence, and gratitude. Inspired by the Ephrata Cloister, an important spiritual and cultural landmark, Moss honors the endurance of faith, community, and simplicity. The pumpkins represent harvest and abundance, while the geese embody partnership and harmony. Together, they frame the Cloister as not only a historic site but also a timeless reminder of values that endure through generations.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its harmonious blend of history, nature, and seasonal charm, Autumn at the Cloisters makes a striking focal point in living rooms, dining areas, or entryways. It is also ideal for seasonal displays during fall, where its rich imagery of pumpkins and foliage can complement farmhouse and rustic décor.

As a gift, this piece is particularly meaningful for history enthusiasts, collectors of Moss’s geese-themed works, or anyone who treasures the traditions of autumn. Perfect for Thanksgiving, anniversaries, or housewarmings, it embodies both the beauty of the season and the legacy of America’s cultural landmarks.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

About the Cloisters

One of America’s earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in unique European style buildings, the community consisted of celibate Brothers and Sisters, and a married congregation of families.

At the zenith of the community in the 1740s and 1750s, about 300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. Today, the National Historic Landmark is open for tours, special programs, and on-going research opportunities.

2005

Image Size: 10-3/16 x 11-5/16 inches. Paper Size: 12-3/16 x 13-5/16 inches.