Description

First Born by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

First Born is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph by beloved folk artist P. Buckley Moss. This artwork tenderly captures a milestone moment in family life—the joy of welcoming a first child.

At the center, a young couple stands proudly in a peaceful countryside setting. The mother cradles a basket with a swaddled infant inside, symbolizing the new beginning of parenthood. The father, dressed in Moss’s iconic folk-style attire, holds a bucket, balancing the roles of provider and caretaker.

The warm earth tones, softly rendered trees, and ornate border framing the couple enhance the intimate and celebratory nature of the piece.

Style & Technique

Moss’s trademark elongated figures bring grace and dignity to the new parents. The woman’s flowing gown in shades of rose and cream and the man’s checkered trousers add whimsical charm, while the delicate curving border recalls folk embroidery, giving the lithograph a timeless decorative quality.

The background—subdued autumnal colors of golds and oranges—symbolizes warmth, harvest, and abundance, underscoring the richness of new life.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of First Born is joyful, tender, and reverent. Moss often celebrated themes of family heritage, innocence, and the rhythms of rural life. This piece speaks directly to the miracle of birth and the sacredness of beginnings, making it one of her most heartwarming works in the Family Collection.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This lithograph is ideal for spaces filled with love and memory, such as:

• Living rooms or family rooms – to honor family heritage and milestones.

• Nurseries or children’s bedrooms – a timeless piece to celebrate a child’s birth.

• Hallways or entryways – a welcoming reminder of the importance of family.

It makes an especially meaningful gift for:

• New parents or grandparents – celebrating the arrival of a first child.

• Collectors of the Family Collection – a key addition symbolizing beginnings.

• Anniversaries or family milestones – marking the roots of a growing family tree.

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

Rare Art Print

1984

Image Size: 7 x 7-1/8 inches. Paper Size: 9 x 9-1/8 inches.