Description

Blue Bouquet by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Blue Bouquet is a very early and rare limited edition lithograph by beloved American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, making it a treasured piece for dedicated collectors. Part of the coveted One Girl Collection, this lithograph highlights the tender simplicity and innocence that define Moss’s most intimate works.

The composition features a young girl seated gracefully on a chair, dressed in a quilt-like patterned dress with a crisp white apron. She holds a small gathering of simple blue flowers, the delicate bouquet resting gently in her hands. Every detail of this lithograph exemplifies Moss’s early attention to refinement: her tiny feet and shoes are carefully drawn, her dress adorned with miniature buttons, and a perfect bow tied neatly beneath her chin adds a finishing touch of innocence and charm.

This subtle portrait captures not only the girl’s quiet presence but also Moss’s devotion to honoring the beauty of simplicity and the purity of childhood.

Style & Technique

Created in Moss’s signature folk art style, Blue Bouquet reflects the minimalism and grace of her early works, when fine details and muted pastels were employed to convey emotion through restraint. The oval framing of the scene softens the composition, giving it a timeless, cameo-like quality.

The patchwork effect of the girl’s dress echoes Moss’s deep appreciation for heritage and craftsmanship, reminiscent of hand-stitched quilts passed through generations. The bouquet of simple blue blossoms stands in gentle contrast to the earthy pinks and creams of her clothing, symbolizing innocence, hope, and delicate beauty.

As one of Moss’s signed and numbered lithographs, Blue Bouquet is not only rare but also carries historical importance for collectors seeking her earliest published works.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Blue Bouquet is gentle, nostalgic, and contemplative. Moss captures a moment of stillness, where the innocence of youth meets the quiet dignity of tradition. The little girl, with her tiny shoes, carefully tied bow, and neatly buttoned dress, embodies values of simplicity, care, and heritage.

Moss was inspired by rural life, faith, and family traditions, and Blue Bouquet speaks to those inspirations with elegance. The flowers symbolize both the fleeting nature of childhood and the timeless beauty found in small, simple gestures.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This rare lithograph is ideally suited for spaces that highlight serenity and tradition:

• A nursery or child’s room, as a tender symbol of innocence

• A bedroom or reading nook, bringing quiet reflection and comfort

• A hallway or intimate gallery wall, where its cameo-like framing can shine among other treasured works

• A collector’s gift, especially for those seeking Moss’s early works from the One Girl Collection

Its sweetness and rarity also make it a meaningful present for birthdays, christenings, or as a family heirloom to be passed down.

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)

1981

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 6 x 2-7/8 inches. Paper Size: 8-1/2 x 4-3/4 inches.