Description

Mother and Child Etching by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Mother and Child Etching by P. Buckley Moss is a hand-signed and titled, numbered, limited edition etching from the Moss Etching Collection and the Mother and Child Collection. This intimate work portrays a tender moment between a mother and her infant, framed by an oval of delicate vines and leaves that symbolize growth, nurturing, and protection.

The warm glow surrounding the figures highlights the sacred bond of motherhood, while the mother’s loving gaze reflects Moss’s gift for capturing timeless devotion and tenderness.

Style & Technique

As with all Moss etchings, Mother and Child Etching is created through a meticulous hand-pulled etching process, making each impression uniquely crafted. The etching features soft earth tones, gentle shading, and Moss’s characteristic fluid lines.

The detailed textures of the mother’s clothing, combined with the child’s softness, create a striking visual contrast that emphasizes both protection and innocence. The framing vines act as a natural border, enhancing the feeling of sanctuary within the composition.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Mother and Child Etching is serene, loving, and timeless. Moss was deeply inspired by family and maternal themes, reflecting the universal comfort found in the arms of a mother.

By framing the figures with light and foliage, Moss evokes not only intimacy but also the sacred, eternal qualities of motherhood, reminiscent of classical Madonna imagery while remaining grounded in folk tradition.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Mother and Child Etching is a meaningful addition to nurseries, bedrooms, family spaces, or intimate gallery walls, where its tender subject can inspire daily reflection.

As a gift, it is ideal for Mother’s Day, baby showers, baptisms, or family celebrations, offering a heartfelt treasure that will be cherished for generations. Its small edition size also makes it a rare and valuable collectible.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: P. Buckley Moss frequently returned to the Mother and Child theme, making it one of the most beloved and recognizable motifs in her etchings and prints.

💡 Collector’s Insight: Mother and Child Etching is highly prized because it blends Moss’s most collectible medium—etching—with her most enduring subject matter. Its rarity and emotional depth make it an essential piece for collectors of the Mother and Child Collection.

1988

Hand-Signed by P. Buckley Moss 

Plate Size: 11-7/8 x 14-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 18-13/16 x 21-3/4 inches.

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.