Content & Subject

Cat Dreams is a rare limited edition lithograph — offered here as a signed and numbered artist proof — that reveals P. Buckley Moss’s tender yet imaginative approach to portraying animals. Unlike many of her more familiar folk-art scenes of geese, children, or pastoral landscapes, this piece captures the quiet mystery of a cat in contemplation.

Seated with its back turned toward the viewer, the golden-brown cat gazes intently at two bright red birds outside the window. The perspective is unusual for Moss: instead of engaging us directly with the cat’s face, she allows us to share in its point of view — to wonder what the cat is thinking, what it is dreaming of. The viewer is invited into the animal’s inner world, where instinct and imagination blur.

Style & Technique

Moss uses a soft oval frame to focus the viewer’s attention, as though we are peeking through a lens into a secret moment. The muted wood tones of the windowsill and the dark floor contrast with the lively movement of the red birds beyond the glass. The delicate web of tree branches in the background adds a subtle texture, evoking both reality and dreamlike stillness.

By choosing to depict the cat from behind, Moss departs from a conventional animal portrait and instead emphasizes mood, mystery, and suggestion. This “different approach” demonstrates her versatility as an artist, capable of shifting between narrative folk imagery and contemplative studies of quiet moments.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Cat Dreams is contemplative, whimsical, and slightly mysterious. We are left to imagine the cat’s thoughts: Is it longing to chase the birds, captivated by their freedom? Is it daydreaming, lulled into stillness by the quiet outside world? Or is it simply observing, content in its own patience?

Moss captures not just a scene, but a meditation on curiosity and longing — qualities that make cats endlessly fascinating to those who love them. This piece reminds us that even in their silence, animals carry stories, emotions, and hidden inner lives.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Cat Dreams is an ideal piece for intimate spaces where quiet reflection is valued. It is especially well-suited for:

• Reading nooks, studies, or libraries, where contemplation and imagination thrive

• Living rooms and bedrooms, adding warmth and a touch of quiet humor for cat lovers

• Collector displays, particularly for those who value Moss’s more unusual, animal-centered works

This rare lithograph makes a meaningful gift for:

• Cat lovers who understand the playful mystery of feline behavior

• Collectors seeking Moss’s artist proofs, which are among the most prized editions

• Those who appreciate art that invites multiple interpretations and storytelling

• Birthdays, anniversaries, or housewarmings where thoughtful, symbolic gifts are treasured

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)