Description

Crazy Quilt by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Crazy Quilt is a rare, artist proof, limited edition lithograph by renowned American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, belonging to her treasured One Boy One Girl collection. This endearing piece captures a quiet winter’s moment of rural life, where a young boy and girl ride together in a horse-drawn buggy. Wrapped warmly under a richly patterned quilt, the children embody comfort and companionship as they pass by a traditional covered bridge and rustic barn.

The quilt itself, with its bold patchwork design, becomes the heart of the composition—symbolizing family, heritage, and the handmade artistry so deeply connected to rural tradition. Together, the horse, buggy, barn, and bridge create a timeless story of simplicity, warmth, and enduring values.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk-art minimalism is on full display in Crazy Quilt. Her figures are stylized with expressive simplicity, while the quilt bursts with vibrant geometric patterning—a lively contrast against the gentle, muted earth tones of the winter landscape.

The lithograph medium allows for crisp detail and a soft, layered texture that enhances Moss’s distinctive hand. As with all her work, the balance between quiet space and carefully placed details creates a composition that is both peaceful and deeply evocative.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Crazy Quilt is warm, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in the values of family, heritage, and rural tradition. The image recalls a simpler era, when quilts were lovingly sewn by hand, when covered bridges connected communities, and when the pace of life followed the rhythm of horses’ hooves.

Inspired by the Amish and Shenandoah Valley traditions she so often painted, Moss invites us to slow down, savor togetherness, and honor the artistry of everyday life.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This artwork makes a perfect addition to spaces where warmth and heritage are celebrated:

• A living room or family room, where its nostalgic imagery becomes a conversation piece.

• A bedroom or guest room, especially when paired with handcrafted quilts or rustic décor.

• A hallway or entryway, welcoming visitors with its sense of tradition and comfort.

It also makes a meaningful gift for:

• Quilt makers and collectors, who will cherish its tribute to the art of quilting.

• Amish art enthusiasts or admirers of Moss’s depictions of simple rural life.

• Couples and families, symbolizing warmth, togetherness, and shared journeys.

• Collectors of rare Moss works, since Crazy Quilt is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph.

Each limited edition print is signed and numbered as part of the publishing process, ensuring authenticity before release.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Canada Goose Gallery, embossed with our gallery seal on a gold label. (see FAQs)

1984

Artist Proof

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 7-1/2 x 9-5/16 inches. Paper Size: 10 x 10 inches.