Description

Birdhouse Boy by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Birdhouse Boy is a rare limited edition lithograph by renowned American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, belonging to her highly collectible One Boy Collection. This charming piece captures the playful innocence of childhood while weaving in Moss’s signature themes of nature, animals, and the joys of simple country life.

At the heart of the composition is a young boy, dressed in classic overalls and a straw hat, joyfully balancing on a fence. Surrounding him are brightly painted birdhouses, each a home for feathered friends, while a lively assortment of black cats and one curious golden cat roam nearby. The playful scene combines the harmony of farm life with the carefree spirit of youth, making Birdhouse Boy a standout in Moss’s series celebrating children.

Style & Technique

Rendered in Moss’s beloved folk art style, this lithograph combines delicate linework with warm, muted tones and whimsical detail. The boy’s lively pose conveys motion and joy, while the birdhouses add pops of pastel color that brighten the composition. Moss often used animals—here, cats and birds—not just as companions but as symbols of playfulness, curiosity, and balance in daily life.

The rounded, softly brushed frame of color surrounding the central scene is a Moss hallmark, giving the artwork a dreamlike, almost storybook quality. As a signed and numbered edition, each Birdhouse Boy lithograph carries Moss’s personal authentication, ensuring its value and rarity for collectors.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Birdhouse Boy is lighthearted, whimsical, and nostalgic. It captures the carefree essence of childhood—where climbing fences, tending birdhouses, and playing with animals bring joy and wonder to ordinary days. Moss was often inspired by her admiration for country living, where imagination and simplicity are at the heart of everyday life.

The black cats add a touch of humor and mystery, playfully balancing the innocence of the boy with their curious stares. Together with the birdhouses, they symbolize the connection between humans, animals, and nature that Moss so often celebrated in her work.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This rare lithograph makes a delightful addition to many home settings:

• A child’s bedroom or playroom, celebrating imagination and youthful joy

• A family room or country-style kitchen, evoking warmth and nostalgia

• A study or reading nook, reminding viewers of the carefree spirit of youth

• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, special milestones, or collectors of the One Boy Collection

Because of its rare availability and playful subject matter, Birdhouse Boy also makes an excellent gift for animal lovers, especially cat enthusiasts, as well as those who appreciate Moss’s tributes to childhood.

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)

2003

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 12 x 11-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 15-1/2 x 14-3/4 inches.