Description

Boy Series 2 by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Boy Series 2 is a rare lithograph, limited edition print by P. Buckley Moss, part of her cherished One Boy Series. This work features a young boy in Moss’s signature elongated style, with expressive charm and simplicity. He is dressed in traditional attire—black hat, black trousers with suspenders, and a blue checkered shirt. The boy carries a red book, a detail that adds both warmth and meaning to the piece.

Symbolism & Meaning

Books often represent knowledge, learning, imagination, and growth. In Boy Series 2, the presence of the book suggests the boy’s openness to discovery and the value of education, a recurring theme in Moss’s work as she celebrated children, innocence, and the pursuit of wisdom.

Moss’s rendering captures both playfulness and purpose, showing a child both of the rural world yet connected to universal ideals of curiosity and learning.

Moss’s Interpretation & Style

Moss’s folk-inspired simplicity shines in this work:

• The boy’s elongated legs and delicate stance convey youthfulness.

• The tiny, expressive details—his curly hair, small shoes, and the carefully held book—reflect Moss’s gift for evoking personality through minimal lines.

• The bold red of the book draws the eye, symbolizing the importance of what he carries—knowledge, stories, or perhaps even family history.

This is not just a portrait of a child, but a celebration of childhood as a time of promise and potential.

Mood & Atmosphere

The image conveys a gentle, whimsical, and optimistic feeling. The boy’s stance suggests pride and perhaps a hint of mischief, making him instantly endearing. Collectors of Moss’s One Boy Series prize these works for their charm, rarity, and universal appeal.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Boy Series 2 is ideal for:

• A child’s bedroom or nursery, inspiring learning and imagination.

• A study or library, reflecting the connection between youth and knowledge.

• A gift for educators, parents, or book lovers, symbolizing the joy of discovery and growth.

Each lithograph is signed and numbered, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Canada Goose Gallery, embossed with our gallery seal on a gold label. (see FAQs)

1991

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 5-1/4 x 2-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 10-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches.