Description

Autumn Morn by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Autumn Morn by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that captures the stillness and quiet beauty of an early fall morning. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection and Landscape Collection, this piece conveys a sense of peace, transition, and reverence for nature’s rhythms.

The composition portrays a wide autumn landscape where trees, their branches bare or nearly so, stretch gracefully across the horizon. Subtle tones of russet, gold, and amber fill the scene, suggesting the soft light of dawn spreading across the countryside. A flock of birds, silhouetted in a delicate line across the sky, adds both movement and symbolism—migration, change, and the passage of time. The scene is simple yet evocative, capturing not only what the eye sees but also the feeling of stepping outside on a crisp autumn morning.

Style & Technique

In Autumn Morn, Moss employs her signature folk art style with a masterful use of line and watercolor wash. The lithograph process preserves the fine details of her tree branches, their delicate curves balancing strength with fragility. The warm, layered palette creates depth while maintaining the minimalism that is so distinctive to her landscapes. The soft, textured background enhances the effect of light breaking through the scene, making it both serene and atmospheric.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this artwork is contemplative, calm, and gently nostalgic. Moss often found inspiration in the Shenandoah Valley and the beauty of its seasonal cycles, and Autumn Morn reflects her ability to capture fleeting moments of grace. The bare trees speak of change, while the migrating birds symbolize continuity and the eternal flow of life. It is an artwork that invites viewers to pause, breathe, and find comfort in the beauty of nature’s transitions.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its subtle palette and serene tone, Autumn Morn makes a versatile piece for display in bedrooms, studies, or meditation spaces, where its tranquility can be most appreciated. It also works beautifully in living rooms or entryways, setting a peaceful and reflective mood for the home.

As a gift, this lithograph is especially fitting for anniversaries, retirements, Thanksgiving, or housewarmings—occasions that celebrate both change and gratitude. Collectors of Moss’s landscapes will find it a timeless piece that complements her other seasonal works.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

2001

Image Size: 2-11/16 x 8-7/8 inches. Paper Size: 4-11/16 x 10-7/8 inches