Description

Cinderella by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

P. Buckley Moss’s Cinderella is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that belongs to three beloved Moss series: the Halloween Collection, the Pumpkin Collection, and the Moss Sketch Collection. This enchanting piece captures the timeless fairy tale essence of Cinderella while highlighting Moss’s whimsical folk-art storytelling.

In the artwork, a young maiden cradles a large pumpkin in her arms, her simple dress and apron adorned with Moss’s signature decorative motifs. Additional pumpkins rest at her feet, surrounded by curling vines that seem to dance around her form. The imagery recalls the magical moment when Cinderella’s ordinary pumpkin is destined to become a carriage—an enduring symbol of transformation, hope, and dreams fulfilled.

With its delicate details and graceful simplicity, Cinderella radiates warmth and nostalgia, bridging the worlds of fairy tale fantasy and Moss’s Americana-inspired artistry.

Style & Technique

As part of the Moss Sketch Collection, Cinderella is presented in a monochrome lithograph style, with soft pencil-like lines and careful shading. The black-and-white composition strips away distraction, allowing the viewer to focus on form, movement, and emotion. The careful contrast between the dark tones of her dress, the light tones of her apron, and the rounded shapes of the pumpkins emphasizes balance and harmony in the artwork.

The lithograph medium captures Moss’s sketch-like style with clarity and precision, highlighting her ability to blend storytelling with artistic elegance. Signed and numbered by the artist, each print in this limited edition carries Moss’s unmistakable mark of authenticity.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Cinderella is both nostalgic and magical. It reflects the innocence of childhood fairy tales, while also resonating with themes of transformation and hope. Moss reimagines Cinderella not as a grand princess, but as a gentle figure rooted in simplicity, surrounded by pumpkins that symbolize both harvest abundance and fairy tale wonder.

This artwork serves as a reminder of how the ordinary can become extraordinary—a central theme in both Moss’s art and the Cinderella story itself. It inspires warmth, optimism, and a touch of magic, making it a cherished piece for collectors and dreamers alike.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Cinderella is a versatile work that can be displayed year-round but shines especially bright during the fall season. Perfect for a living room, dining area, or hallway, it adds a graceful and enchanting touch to seasonal décor. For those who enjoy fairy tales and folklore, it makes a charming addition to a nursery or child’s bedroom.

As a gift, this lithograph is ideal for collectors of P. Buckley Moss, fairy tale enthusiasts, or anyone who loves the magic of pumpkins and harvest imagery. It makes a meaningful choice for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or autumn celebrations.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

👑 Fun Fact: The story of Cinderella is one of the world’s most retold fairy tales, with versions dating back over 2,000 years. The earliest known version comes from ancient Greece, but the pumpkin carriage we know today was made famous by Charles Perrault’s 1697 French adaptation—making Moss’s use of pumpkins in this artwork especially fitting!

2006

Imag Size: 7-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches.