Autumn in the Valley by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Autumn in the Valley by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that celebrates the warmth, abundance, and timeless beauty of the harvest season. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection and Pumpkin Collection, this piece brings together the charm of rural architecture and the bounty of autumn in her beloved folk art style.

The composition showcases a traditional farmhouse and a red brick outbuilding set behind a white picket fence. In the foreground, a pumpkin patch sprawls across the yard, with large orange pumpkins glowing against the earthy ground and trailing vines. Leafless trees stand silhouetted against soft autumn skies, hinting at the seasonal transition. The quiet homestead setting evokes gratitude, simplicity, and the blessings of a life rooted in the land.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk art style is beautifully present in Autumn in the Valley. The lithograph captures her delicate watercolor washes and precise ink lines, highlighting the textures of the farmhouse siding, the warm brick, and the subtle tones of the trees. The earthy palette of browns, greens, and oranges is lifted by the crisp white of the fence and the soft pastels of the sky, giving the piece both warmth and balance. Moss’s pumpkins—bold, round, and full of life—add vibrancy and symbolic abundance to the composition.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this artwork is nostalgic, peaceful, and grateful. Moss often found inspiration in the Shenandoah Valley and other rural American landscapes, where farms and families were central to community life. In Autumn in the Valley, she celebrates the harvest not just as an agricultural event but as a symbol of provision, continuity, and home. The pumpkins stand as icons of abundance, while the farmhouse suggests strength, history, and belonging.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its warm palette and inviting imagery, Autumn in the Valley makes a beautiful addition to living rooms, dining rooms, or kitchens, where its themes of home and harvest can be most appreciated. It also works well in entryways or as a centerpiece for seasonal autumn décor.

This lithograph makes a meaningful gift for Thanksgiving, anniversaries, housewarmings, or anyone who cherishes the beauty of rural life. Collectors of Moss’s Pumpkin Collection will find it an essential piece for their fall displays.

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2006