Description

Evening Patrol Etching by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Evening Patrol Etching by P. Buckley Moss is a rare, hand-signed and titled, numbered limited edition etching from the Moss Etching Collection and the Geese Collection. This rare and intimate artwork features two elegant Canada geese walking side by side across a quiet winter landscape. Their long necks arch gracefully as they cast long evening shadows against the snow, embodying both strength and companionship.

The stark beauty of the snow-covered ground, accented by delicate tree lines in the distance, creates a peaceful and serene backdrop. Moss’s interpretation celebrates the geese as both guardians and symbols of loyalty, perfectly in tune with the title Evening Patrol.

Style & Technique

Etchings are one of the most collectible forms of Moss’s work, known for their small editions and hand-pulled quality. Each print is individually inked, pressed, and hand-signed by the artist, making every impression slightly unique.

In Evening Patrol Etching, Moss captures detail and texture in the geese’s copper-toned feathers, contrasting beautifully with the cool gray and white hues of the snow. Her fine lines give a sense of crispness to the landscape, while the geese bring warmth and vitality to the scene.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this etching is quiet, reflective, and protective. The pairing of the geese, often lifelong mates, symbolizes unity, guardianship, and enduring partnership. The evening setting suggests both closure and watchfulness, evoking a sense of safety and calm at the end of the day.

Moss often turned to geese as central figures in her art, inspired by their loyalty, resilience, and natural rhythm with the seasons. Evening Patrol Etching reflects this admiration, blending realism with symbolic storytelling.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Evening Patrol Etching is a perfect addition to living rooms, hallways, offices, or intimate gallery walls, where its serene subject matter creates a calming focal point.

As a gift, this rare etching is ideal for collectors, nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, or couples celebrating anniversaries and milestones, as the paired geese symbolize lasting love and protection. Its rarity makes it especially meaningful for dedicated Moss collectors.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: Canada geese are monogamous, often forming lifelong bonds. Moss’s geese artwork, including Evening Patrol Etching, frequently celebrates these enduring partnerships.

💡 Collector’s Insight: Evening Patrol Etching holds high value within both the Moss Etching Collection and Geese Collection. Collectors prize it for its scarcity (as etchings are released in small editions) and its symbolic pairing of geese, making it a must-have for anyone building a comprehensive Moss bird series.

2016

Rare Art Etching