Description

Father’s Loving Care by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Father’s Loving Care is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by American folk artist P. Buckley Moss, capturing the timeless warmth of family life. This heartfelt scene presents a father surrounded by his children in the comfort of a lovingly decorated home. Two boys and two girls gather around him, their closeness reflecting trust, guidance, and affection.

Set indoors, the artwork highlights a moment of domestic harmony—fatherhood at its most tender. The father kneels with one child on his lap, while the others remain close at his side, creating a composition that celebrates unity, balance, and parental devotion. With a decorative woven rug beneath their feet, a vase of flowers on a sturdy wooden table, and a cat resting nearby, Moss beautifully frames the family within the gentle rhythms of home life.

This piece belongs to Moss’s Two Boys, Two Girls Collection, making it particularly meaningful for families who see themselves represented within her art.

Style & Technique

Painted in Moss’s signature folk art style, Fathers Loving Care reflects her gift for simplifying figures into graceful forms while still capturing deep emotional resonance. The pastel pink wallpaper, detailed with delicate vertical lines, contrasts with the cool blue floorboards and braided rug, creating both warmth and structure in the composition.

Moss’s lithograph technique brings forward clarity in linework and balance in color, allowing each figure to harmonize within the larger setting. The muted yet cheerful palette of purples, pinks, and blues reinforces the nurturing atmosphere of the piece.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Father’s Loving Care is warm, nurturing, and reflective of family values. Moss often drew inspiration from the deep bonds of family and the enduring traditions of love within everyday life. Here, she highlights the role of a father—not just as a provider, but as a source of comfort, strength, and affection.

The presence of the family cat adds a touch of playfulness and domestic charm, reinforcing the idea that love and care extend to every corner of the household.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This lithograph makes a perfect centerpiece for any home, offering a sense of both tradition and tenderness. Ideal placements include:

• Living room or family room – A daily reminder of the strength of family bonds.

• Dining area – Where families gather, making it a symbolic representation of unity.

• Hallway or entryway – Setting a welcoming, heartwarming tone for guests.

• Children’s room or nursery – Celebrating love, guidance, and parental devotion.

This rare lithograph also makes an exceptional gift for:

• Fathers and grandfathers – A touching tribute to paternal love.

• Families with two boys and two girls – A personal and symbolic representation.

• Collectors of family-centered P. Buckley Moss artwork – An essential addition to family-focused series.

• Special occasions – Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or housewarmings.

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)

Rare Art Print

1988

Image Size: 10-3/8 x 11-1/8 inches. Paper Size: 12-3/8 x 13-1/8 inches.