Description

Colonial Church by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Colonial Church is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by P. Buckley Moss, part of the Church Collection, Geese Collection, and Historic Landmark Collection.

The scene depicts a stately colonial-style church and surrounding buildings blanketed in snow, with a group of Moss’s iconic Canada geese in the foreground. Figures are seen walking toward the church, evoking a sense of community and tradition.

Style & Technique

• Moss’s signature elongated geese gracefully lead the eye into the scene, symbolizing faith, loyalty, and togetherness.

• The church is rendered with clean architectural lines that highlight colonial-revival style, emphasizing symmetry and timeless beauty.

• The muted winter palette of soft blues and whites contrasts with the warm earth tones of the geese, balancing serenity with warmth.

Mood & Meaning

The mood of Colonial Church is peaceful, reverent, and rooted in heritage. It conveys a sense of faith, gathering, and tradition, reminding viewers of the enduring role of churches in community life.

Historical Note

This artwork reflects inspiration from Colonial Church of Edina, Minnesota, a congregation founded in the mid-20th century. The church’s colonial-revival architecture is symbolic of strength, community, and spiritual continuity, making it a cherished landmark in Edina.

Placement & Gift Ideas

• A meaningful piece for a living room, study, or prayer space, where its serenity adds depth to the environment.

• A thoughtful gift for church members, clergy, or those connected to Edina’s Colonial Church.

• A fine choice for collectors of Moss’s Church or Geese Collections.

Each lithograph is signed and numbered by P. Buckley Moss and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, embossed with our Canada Goose Gallery seal.

1987

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 9-7/8 x 23-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 11-7/8 x 25-1/4 inches.

Colonial Church features colonial-revival buildings in Edina, Minnesota.