Description

Joan by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Joan by P. Buckley Moss is a signed, numbered rare limited edition lithograph that beautifully captures solitude, loyalty, and reflection. The artwork portrays a young girl sitting quietly on a window seat, gazing outside as autumn leaves softly color the world beyond. She wears Moss’s signature bonnet and traditional dress, her hands folded as if lost in thought.

At her feet, resting comfortably on the floor, lies a loyal dog—faithful and calm, offering silent companionship. The bond between girl and dog underscores Moss’s timeless theme of love, family, and the quiet comfort of animals in our lives.

This piece is part of the Moss Dog Collection, the One Girl Collection, and the highly desirable Rare Collection, giving it exceptional significance for collectors.

Style & Technique

Rendered in Moss’s distinctive folk-art style, Joan balances simplicity and detail with emotional depth. The muted palette of warm browns, soft blues, and golden autumn tones creates an atmosphere of calm introspection. Lithography allows for fine detail in both the figure and the background window, ensuring each line and wash of color is faithfully reproduced. Each lithograph is hand-signed and numbered by P. Buckley Moss, marking it as an authentic and limited treasure.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Joan is reflective and tender. Moss often found inspiration in everyday moments—here she highlights the quiet power of stillness, where the presence of a faithful dog turns solitude into companionship. The piece evokes themes of loyalty, peace, and contemplation.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This rare lithograph makes a graceful addition to bedrooms, reading nooks, or studies—spaces where quiet reflection is cherished. It also makes a thoughtful gift for dog lovers, sisters, or collectors who value Moss’s depictions of children and pets. As part of the Rare Collection, it carries both sentimental and long-term collectible value.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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🐾 Fun Fact: Studies have shown that simply sitting with a dog nearby can lower stress and foster calm—something Moss intuitively captured in this serene composition of girl and pup.

1988

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 8-1/2 x 6-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 13-1/2 x 11-1/4 inches.

P. Buckley Moss Dog Collection