Description

Lauber Hill by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Lauber Hill by P. Buckley Moss is a hand-signed, numbered, limited edition lithograph from the Moss Historic Landmark Collection and the Rare Moss Collection celebrating one of the beloved churches that have long inspired Moss’s art. The scene depicts a couple gliding through freshly fallen snow in a deep magenta sleigh, drawn by a spirited horse past the timeless Lauber Hill Church, its red brick walls glowing warmly against the winter landscape.

The tranquil scene embodies Moss’s ability to blend nostalgia and serenity. Wrapped together beneath a patchwork quilt, the couple’s quiet companionship contrasts beautifully with the swift movement of the horse — a perfect symbol of enduring love, faith, and connection to community.

About Lauber Hill Church

The Lauber Hill Church, located near Broadway, Virginia, is one of the region’s most cherished historical landmarks. Established in the 1800s, this country church served as a central gathering place for worship and fellowship among farming families in the Shenandoah Valley. Known for its simplicity and charm, Lauber Hill has stood as a quiet testament to endurance and faith through generations of change.

Moss, who has deep roots in the Valley, was drawn to this church’s humble beauty and the surrounding farmland that echoes her themes of tradition, faith, and the strength of community. By including it in her Historic Landmark Collection, Moss ensured that Lauber Hill would be forever remembered through her art.

Medium & Edition

Lauber Hill lithograph edition has been hand-signed by P. Buckley Moss, and printed using high-quality archival materials for lasting color vibrancy and detail. The limited edition ensures that each piece maintains its collectible value, reflecting Moss’s devotion to preserving both craftsmanship and history.

Style & Technique

In Lauber Hill, Moss’s signature linear style and soft tonal layering capture both the movement of life and the stillness of memory. The brick church, rendered in warm sienna and russet hues, anchors the composition, while the icy grays and soft blues of the sky evoke a sense of winter calm. The graceful curves of the horse and sleigh lend rhythm and energy, balancing the scene’s peaceful backdrop.

Mood & Inspiration

This piece is both romantic and reverent — a celebration of faith, simplicity, and shared experience. It reflects Moss’s enduring message: that beauty and meaning can be found in the quiet corners of everyday life.

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🎨 Fun Fact:
The Lauber Hill Church is one of several real-life Virginia landmarks that inspired Moss’s work. She often sketched it during winter visits, fascinated by how snow softened its rural surroundings and accentuated its historical architecture.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight:
Lauber Hill is a hand-signed, numbered lithograph from Moss’s Historic Landmark Collection. As with other prints in this series, it honors real locations tied to the artist’s life and community. Collectors value these editions for their direct ties to regional heritage and Moss’s lifelong celebration of small-town America.

1993

Rare Art Print

Hand Signed by P. Buckley Moss.

Image Size: 5-7/8 x 11-7/16 inches. Paper Size: 7-7/8 x 13-7/16 inches.