Description

Chapel on the Mountain by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Chapel on the Mountain is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition artist proof lithograph by P. Buckley Moss. The artwork depicts the historic chapel built in 1899 atop Afton Mountain in Afton, Virginia — a beloved landmark in the Shenandoah Valley. Nestled within a snowy woodland, the white church with red brick foundation is adorned with a Christmas wreath, symbolizing both faith and community.

To the right, a horse-drawn sleigh carries figures through the winter scene, while a bright red cardinal perches on a branch in the foreground, bringing a lively touch of color and serving as a symbol of hope, spirit, and continuity. Smoke curling from the chapel’s chimney suggests warmth and welcome, inviting the viewer to imagine the community gathered inside.

Style & Technique

Moss uses her signature fine lines and soft color palette to create a serene winter atmosphere. The snowy ground and bare trees are painted in delicate layers, allowing the chapel and sleigh to stand out as focal points. The circular framing adds intimacy, almost like peering through a frosted window at a cherished memory.

Mood & Meaning

The mood is peaceful, nostalgic, and reverent. This piece reflects Moss’s deep appreciation for faith, tradition, and community life in Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The chapel, standing for more than a century, embodies endurance and belonging, while the sleigh and cardinal highlight the joys of simple rural traditions.

This lithograph is not just about a building — it’s about the role of gathering places in sustaining faith and fellowship through generations.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Chapel on the Mountain is ideal for:

• Holiday decorating, especially in dining rooms, entryways, or above fireplaces

• Year-round display in homes that celebrate heritage and faith

• Gifts for families with ties to Afton, Virginia or the Shenandoah Valley

• Collectors of Moss’s church and chapel series

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

1999

Rare Art Print

Artist Proof

Image Size: 9-3/4 x 10-3/4 Inches. PS: 11-1/2 x 12-1/2 Inches.