Description

Contentment Artist Proof by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Contentment Artist Proof is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph Artist Proof by P. Buckley Moss, part of her beloved Pig Collection. The piece features a pig nestled in a soft, rounded form that resembles both the earth and a warm embrace of nature. The pig’s gentle expression radiates peace, stillness, and a simple joy in life.

Artist’s Thoughts & Inspiration

Moss has always celebrated humble, everyday creatures as symbols of grace and honesty. When painting Contentment Artist Proof, she expressed her admiration for the quiet dignity of farm life and her affection for animals often overlooked in art. The pig here is not just a farm animal—it is a portrait of serenity, embodying the idea that true happiness comes from simplicity and connection to the natural world.

Moss has said that animals often reflect the qualities we seek in ourselves. In this work, the pig becomes a symbol of acceptance, peace, and inner stillness, qualities Moss was thinking deeply about while creating this unique portrait.

Style & Technique

• Moss uses her signature delicate linework and muted earth tones to create a soft, nurturing atmosphere.

• The circular composition around the pig suggests wholeness, safety, and unity with nature.

• Unlike her more architectural or human-focused works, this piece stands out as a meditative animal portrait.

Why This Pig Portrait Is Unique

• While Moss often included geese, sheep, and horses in her art, depictions of pigs are rare in her portfolio, making this an especially collectible subject.

• The composition highlights not just the animal, but also the philosophical concept of contentment, giving it a deeper emotional resonance.

• Its minimalist yet symbolic style makes it timeless and versatile in display.

Placement & Gift Ideas

• A heartwarming addition to a farmhouse, kitchen, or cozy living space.

• A meaningful gift for animal lovers, farmers, or collectors of Moss’s rarest themes.

• A meditative piece for anyone who values simplicity, peace, and the beauty of everyday life.

Each print is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by P. Buckley Moss, available with select artist proofs. Includes Certificate of Authenticity embossed with our Canada Goose Gallery seal.

1995

Artist Proof

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 8-1/4 x 10-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 11-3/4 x 14 inches.