Description

Family Pals by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Family Pals is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, celebrating the spirit of family togetherness and the simple joys of daily life. This endearing artwork features a family of four—father, mother, son, and daughter—working together in harmony. The mother carries a basket brimming with red apples, a symbol of nourishment and abundance, while the son holds kindling wood and the daughter a smaller basket, suggesting shared responsibilities and contributions, no matter how small.

The father stands protectively with his arm around the mother, embodying the strength and stability at the heart of the family. Behind them, rustic farm buildings set the scene within a pastoral landscape, grounding the artwork in the traditions of rural life. This piece belongs to the One Boy One Girl Collection, making it especially meaningful to collectors who cherish Moss’s art celebrating balanced family life.

Style & Technique

P. Buckley Moss’s distinctive folk art style is instantly recognizable in Family Pals. Her figures are elongated and stylized, stripped of excessive detail so they may serve as universal representations of family. The muted earthy palette—soft tans, deep blacks, warm reds, and pale blues—captures the authenticity of rural living while maintaining a sense of timeless elegance.

The lithograph medium brings out the fine lines, subtle textures, and graceful composition, while the decorative vine-like border encircling the family adds an intimate, almost emblematic quality, as though this scene is a treasured family crest.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Family Pals is one of warmth, unity, and quiet joy. It reflects Moss’s inspiration from the Amish and Mennonite communities, who embody values of simplicity, cooperation, and closeness to the land. Each figure plays a role, reinforcing the idea that family life is built upon shared labor, love, and loyalty.

This piece encourages viewers to reflect on their own connections, the importance of small daily contributions, and the strength found in togetherness.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Family Pals is a versatile artwork that brings warmth and storytelling to many spaces:

• Kitchen or dining room – A reminder of the abundance and blessings of family life.

• Living room – A focal piece that reflects shared values of unity and love.

• Hallway or entryway – A welcoming scene for family and guests.

• Children’s rooms – A gentle reminder of the importance of cooperation and family bonds.

As a gift, this lithograph is ideal for:

• Parents and grandparents – A meaningful tribute to family life.

• Weddings or anniversaries – Symbolizing partnership and shared responsibilities.

• Collectors of Moss’s One Boy One Girl Collection – A rare and highly desirable addition.

• Housewarming gifts – A blessing of unity and abundance for a new home.

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)

1997

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 9-15/16 x 7 inches. Paper Size: 11-15/16 x 9 inches.

Part of the proceeds from this print has been donated to the PALS for Life Breast Cancer Support Group, Dayton, OH. Canada Goose Gallery has a number of prints available and going forward, 100% of the purchase price of this print will be donated to Pals For Life.