Description

On Crooked River by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

On Crooked River by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition giclée that honors America’s historic architecture while embracing the quiet majesty of the landscape. Featured in both the Moss Fall Collection and the Historic Landmark Collection, this piece captures the timeless beauty of a landmark building set against the warm autumnal backdrop of rolling hills.

The focal point is a stately structure, its tall chimney and classic barn-like silhouette standing proudly against the surrounding mountains. The building’s neutral tones anchor it in the landscape, while the soft fields and winding paths suggest both history and continuity. The distant hills blaze with autumn color—fiery oranges, russet browns, and golden highlights—creating a breathtaking contrast to the cool, shadowed foreground.

Style & Technique

Moss brings her characteristic blend of folk-inspired warmth and painterly elegance to On Crooked River. The giclée process allows the depth of her original painting to shine, preserving the delicate transitions of color in the hills and the fine architectural details of the building.

Her composition balances structure and nature: the strong lines of the historic building are softened by the sweeping curves of the landscape, reminding the viewer of the harmony between human effort and natural beauty. The muted foreground leads the eye upward into the glowing ridges, a visual journey from calm to brilliance.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of On Crooked River is reflective and reverent. It carries a sense of timelessness, inviting viewers to consider the stories held within historic walls and the permanence of nature’s cycles. The autumn tones create warmth, while the solitary setting inspires peace and contemplation.

Moss often draws inspiration from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and America’s historic landmarks, finding beauty not only in famous sites but also in the quieter, enduring places that shape communities and memory. This piece honors both the natural grandeur of the land and the heritage of those who built upon it.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This artwork makes a striking addition to a living room, library, or study, where its depth and dignity can be fully appreciated. Its autumn tones also make it perfect for a dining room or entryway, where it can set a tone of warmth and tradition.

As a gift, On Crooked River is ideal for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and longtime collectors of Moss’s landmark pieces. It is also a thoughtful choice for fall birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or Thanksgiving celebrations, symbolizing stability, heritage, and beauty.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

Lodge at Crooked River. This lodge is located on the north fork of the Holston River, between Hiltons and Mendota, Virginia.

2017

Image Size: 8-3/4 x 8-15/16 inches.