Description

Conewago Creek’s Humpback Bridge by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Conewago Creek’s Humpback Bridge by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition giclée that celebrates history, tradition, and the beauty of autumn. The artwork features the iconic stone humpback bridge that arches gracefully across Conewago Creek. It’s distinctive architecture, with rounded arches and carefully placed stonework, reflects the craftsmanship of America’s historic bridges.

In the foreground, a cluster of bright orange pumpkins rests along the grassy bank, tying the historic scene to the abundance of harvest season. Behind the bridge, trees shimmer in shades of gold and green, and the creek glows in cool blues, creating a peaceful balance of warmth and calm.

This piece belongs to both the Moss Fall Collection and the Pumpkin Collection, making it a highly collectible crossover artwork.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk-art style emphasizes simplicity, storytelling, and heritage. The solid, enduring lines of the bridge contrast with the playful roundness of the pumpkins, drawing the viewer’s eye through the composition. The giclée printing process captures the richness of Moss’s original colors and brushstrokes, ensuring the vibrancy of the autumn palette is faithfully preserved. Each print is signed and numbered by P. Buckley Moss, ensuring authenticity.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Conewago Creek’s Humpback Bridge is nostalgic, serene, and celebratory of the season. Moss often found inspiration in historic structures and rural landscapes, combining them with natural details to highlight the enduring connection between people, place, and the land. By pairing the historic bridge with pumpkins, she links heritage with harvest, permanence with change.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This giclée, Conewago Creek’s Humpback Bridge is a beautiful choice for display in a dining room, kitchen, entryway, or office—any space where the warmth of autumn and the pride of tradition can be enjoyed. It is also a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, bridge lovers, or anyone who collects Moss’s pumpkin-themed works.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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🎃 Fun Fact: The Conewago Creek’s Humpback Bridge, located in Pennsylvania, was built in the 19th century and is one of the few remaining examples of this rare architectural style in the region. Its distinctive “humpback” design allowed floodwaters to pass more easily beneath its arches, making it both functional and enduring.

2010

Image Size: 11-1/2 x 13 inches.

Johns Burnt Mill Bridge located between Hanover and New Oxford, PA. The bridge was originally built in 1820 and reconstructed in 2005.

Fall Collection