Description

Friends So Dear P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Friends So Dear by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph from the Moss Six Girl Collection and Moss Rare Collection. This rare and charming print celebrates the beauty of friendship and togetherness through six young women — dressed in Moss’s signature Amish-style attire — holding hands in a graceful circle framed by soft, curling vines.

Their pastel aprons and patterned sleeves create a gentle rhythm of color and form, symbolizing unity, compassion, and shared joy. Each girl’s expression is distinct, yet together they embody Moss’s timeless message: that friendship is one of life’s most enduring gifts.

Medium & Edition

Friends So Dear is a limited edition lithograph, signed by Moss when the edition was numbered, making it especially collectible among Moss enthusiasts. The print was produced using fine archival materials to ensure color integrity and texture fidelity, preserving Moss’s delicate lines and soft tonal transitions for generations.

As part of both the Moss Six Girl Collection and the Moss Rare Collection, Friends So Dear is a sought-after work that reflects the artist’s early mastery of composition and her love for portraying strong, compassionate women within community life.

Style & Technique

Moss’s minimal yet expressive linework is complemented by her use of harmonious pastels — rose, teal, lavender, and gold — each bringing quiet warmth to the composition. The intertwining vine that frames the figures is a recurring symbol in Moss’s art, representing the bonds that connect people, nature, and faith.

Mood & Inspiration

Friends So Dear captures the spirit of companionship and shared resilience that defines rural and Amish communities, which have long inspired Moss’s work. The scene reflects her admiration for simplicity and the strength found in unity — a visual hymn to friendship that transcends time and place.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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🎨 Fun Fact:
Moss often painted series based on symbolic numbers — like the “Six Girl” and “Four Girl” collections — where each composition represents harmony and connection. Friends So Dear stands as one of the most beloved interpretations in that tradition.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight:
Friends So Dear is a rare, signed-and-numbered lithograph from Moss’s Six Girl Collection, making it a treasured find for serious collectors. Works from this era are admired for their craftsmanship, warmth, and emotional storytelling. Because this piece was hand-signed at the time of numbering, it carries additional provenance value in the Moss collector market.

1993

Rare Print

Image Size: 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 9-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches.