Description

Blue Ridge Fall by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Blue Ridge Fall by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition giclée that beautifully captures the quiet rhythms of autumn in the mountains. Part of the Moss Fall Collection and the Pumpkin Collection, this piece is a celebration of seasonal change, tradition, and the warmth of rural living.

The composition draws the eye across a gentle hillside where a rustic log cabin rests under the colors of fall. Smoke curls peacefully from the chimney, suggesting comfort and home. In the foreground, a cluster of bright orange pumpkins nestles in the grass, their bold color standing out against the earthy tones of the landscape. A wooden wagon filled with harvest straw rests nearby, evoking images of hard work, simple pleasures, and the turning of the seasons.

This is more than a landscape; it is a narrative of autumn’s blessings, told with Moss’s characteristic warmth and reverence for rural traditions.

Style & Technique

Rendered as a giclée print, Blue Ridge Fall retains the luminous quality of Moss’s original painting. The fine detail and subtle layering of color allow every brushstroke—from the deep oranges of the pumpkins to the smoky haze above the cabin—to come alive with richness and depth.

Moss’s style is unmistakable here: folk-inspired yet painterly, blending precise details (like the wagon wheels and cabin siding) with soft, impressionistic backgrounds that suggest the misty expanse of the Blue Ridge Mountains in fall. Her autumn palette—russet, amber, earthy brown, and pumpkin orange—creates a scene that is both nostalgic and deeply atmospheric.

Mood & Inspiration

Blue Ridge Fall radiates warmth, serenity, and gratitude. The pumpkins symbolize harvest abundance, while the smoke from the cabin chimney evokes coziness and family gatherings. The quiet wagon resting in the field reminds us of the hard but rewarding labor that defines country living.

The inspiration for this piece lies in Moss’s lifelong love of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. She celebrates not only the beauty of the season but also the traditions of harvest, hearth, and home that mark autumn as a time of reflection and joy.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This artwork is perfect for creating a sense of seasonal warmth in the home. It would look beautiful in a living room or entryway, where its autumn colors welcome guests with charm. In a kitchen or dining area, it reinforces the themes of harvest and abundance, making it especially fitting for fall décor.

As a gift, Blue Ridge Fall is ideal for Thanksgiving, fall birthdays, housewarmings, and anniversaries. It’s also an excellent choice for pumpkin lovers, rustic décor enthusiasts, and collectors of Moss’s seasonal works. With its ties to both the Fall and Pumpkin Collections, this piece carries both decorative and collector’s value.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

2022

Image size: 16 x 9-11/16 inches.