Description

Autumn at the Moss Barn by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Autumn at the Moss Barn by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that holds both personal and artistic significance. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection, Pumpkin Collection, and Black Cat Collection, this piece also depicts the artist’s own home and barn in Waynesboro, Virginia—where she lived until her passing. More than a seasonal scene, it is a deeply meaningful glimpse into Moss’s world and the place that nurtured her creativity.

The composition shows Moss’s barn surrounded by autumn’s golden light, with colorful trees dotting the property and pumpkins resting in the yard. In the foreground, two of Moss’s iconic geese stand watch, while a playful black cat lingers near the pumpkins, adding charm and mystery to the scene. The quiet lane, flower boxes, and homestead details all reflect the warmth of a lived-in place—an artist’s sanctuary, preserved in her art for generations to cherish.

Style & Technique

In Autumn at the Moss Barn, Moss combines her signature folk art style with personal storytelling. The lithograph medium preserves her precise linework and soft watercolor washes, highlighting the harmony of golden yellows, earthy browns, and fresh greens. The pumpkins add vibrant splashes of orange, while the geese and cat provide both balance and symbolic depth. This work is both painterly and intimate, as Moss turns her own home into a timeless landscape, blending autobiography with artistry.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this artwork is nostalgic, peaceful, and reflective. By depicting her own barn, Moss shares with viewers not only her love of rural landscapes but also her personal connection to place and memory. The geese symbolize loyalty and continuity, while the black cat adds playfulness and a touch of seasonal folklore. Pumpkins, flowers, and trees speak of autumn abundance and the comfort of home. Autumn at the Moss Barn stands as both an artwork and a tribute to the artist’s life, reminding us that home is the heart of inspiration.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its rich story and warm seasonal palette, Autumn at the Moss Barn makes a meaningful focal point for living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways. It is also ideal for fall decorating, farmhouse-style spaces, or as a centerpiece in a Moss collection, where its autobiographical nature can be most appreciated.

This lithograph is particularly meaningful as a gift for Moss collectors, art lovers who admire her legacy, or anyone who cherishes the themes of home, memory, and tradition. Perfect for Thanksgiving, anniversaries, or housewarmings, it honors both the artist’s life and the enduring beauty of autumn.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

About the Moss Barn

Featured in this image is the Waynesboro, Virginia, home of P Buckley Moss. Years ago, Pat found this property and knew she had to convert, what was then an apple barn, into her home and watercolor studio. The views of the valley below were inspiration for many of Pat’s works.  Pat welcomed her collectors to the Barn several times a year to visit, enjoy her art in her home setting and have artwork signed.

2003

Image Size: 7 x 20-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 9 x 22-1/2 inches.