Description

Golden Autumn Artist Proof by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Golden Autumn Artist Proof by P. Buckley Moss is a rare signed and numbered artist proof lithograph, making it a highly desirable find for collectors. Part of the Moss Fall Collection, Apple Collection, Geese Collection, Rare and Amish Collections, this piece beautifully reflects Moss’s love of rural tradition, harvest, and the quiet rhythms of Amish life.

The composition features an Amish couple in the foreground, carrying baskets filled with apples—the season’s harvest bounty. Behind them, a stately brick farmhouse and rustic barns rise against soft golden autumn tones. To the left, a horse-drawn buggy travels along the winding road, connecting past and present through enduring tradition. Two geese stand nearby, adding movement, balance, and symbolic meaning to the scene.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk-art style gives Golden Autumn Artist Proof both warmth and dignity. The elongated figures, with their simple forms and graceful postures, embody timeless devotion and community. The muted autumn palette of gold, brown, and rust sets the tone of the season, while the circular vignette creates an intimate, memory-like frame for the scene.

As an artist proof, this edition is even rarer than standard signed and numbered prints. Artist proofs were originally set aside for the artist’s own use, making them especially valued by serious collectors. The lithographic process captures Moss’s careful lines, layered washes, and subtle textures, ensuring that every detail of this autumnal story is preserved.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Golden Autumn Artist Proof is nostalgic, reverent, and peaceful. Moss celebrates the abundance of the harvest season, the steadfastness of Amish traditions, and the quiet beauty of fall. Apples symbolize plenty and gratitude, while the geese reflect themes of loyalty, migration, and the natural cycles of the year.

Moss’s inspiration came from her lifelong admiration of rural life in the Shenandoah Valley and Amish communities. Through this work, she captures not only a scene but a way of life—one that honors family, faith, and connection to the land.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This rare artist proof makes a striking statement in both home and professional spaces. It would look beautiful in a living room, dining room, or study, where its warm palette and layered symbolism invite reflection. It also works well in a kitchen or hallway, tying themes of food, family, and tradition directly to the rhythms of daily life.

As a gift, Golden Autumn Artist Proof is a treasured choice for serious Moss collectors, Amish art enthusiasts, and those who cherish harvest traditions. It is particularly meaningful for fall birthdays, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, and special family occasions, making it both rare and deeply personal.

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Collector’s Note

In Golden Autumn Artist Proof, P. Buckley Moss weaves layers of symbolism into the scene. The geese, shown in pairs, are more than decorative—they are lifelong mates, representing fidelity, devotion, and enduring partnership, themes that echo the Amish couple at the heart of the artwork. The apples carried in the basket symbolize abundance, health, and gratitude for the harvest season, reminding us of the blessings of both labor and family. Meanwhile, the twigs gathered in the bucket suggest practicality, preparation, and the quiet tasks that sustain daily life, grounding the scene in the rhythms of home and tradition. Together, these details elevate the piece from a seasonal landscape to a meditation on loyalty, provision, and the values that hold communities together.

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1983

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 17 x 17-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 19 x 19-1/2 inches.