Cousins by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Cousins by P. Buckley Moss is a rare signed and numbered limited edition print that celebrates childhood, family bonds, and the golden warmth of autumn. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection, Rare Collection, and Three Boys Three Girls Collection, this piece is highly sought-after among collectors for both its scarcity and its tender storytelling.

The composition features six Amish children—three boys and three girls—sitting on a wooden bench in the foreground. Dressed in Moss’s classic stylization of simple Amish attire, they embody innocence, kinship, and the joys of youth. Some chatter, one waves, and others sit contentedly, evoking the playful dynamic of cousins gathered together. Behind them rises a stately brick building, likely a schoolhouse or meeting hall, framed by bare autumn trees and softened fields in shades of amber and gold. The scene blends family, community, and heritage into a single portrait of love and tradition.

Style & Technique

In Cousins, Moss’s folk art style radiates warmth and charm. The lithograph preserves her clean linework and delicate watercolor washes, creating both clarity and softness. The children’s bright aprons and hair add contrast against the muted golden landscape, drawing attention to their joyful presence. The sweeping curves of the fields and the strong verticals of the schoolhouse balance the composition, while the autumn palette—rich with golds, russets, and soft browns—creates a nostalgic seasonal glow.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this artwork is joyful, nostalgic, and deeply familial. Moss often found inspiration in Amish life, where traditions and family ties were central to the community. Cousins reflects the warmth of extended family connections, the bonds that tie generations together, and the innocence of childhood. The autumn setting adds both symbolism and beauty, suggesting gratitude and the timeless cycles of life.

Placement & Gift Ideas

As part of Moss’s Rare Collection, Cousins holds special value for collectors. Its themes of family and togetherness make it ideal for display in living rooms, family spaces, or children’s rooms, where it can serve as a daily reminder of love, kinship, and heritage.

This rare print also makes a wonderful gift for family reunions, anniversaries, or Thanksgiving, when the bonds of family are celebrated most deeply. Collectors of Moss’s family-themed works will find Cousins a particularly meaningful piece to add to their collection.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

1987

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 22-3/4 x 20-1/2 inches. Paper Sie: 24-3/4 x 22-1/2 inches.