Pennsylvania House

$450.00

Pennsylvania House by P. Buckley Moss is a rare limited numbered lithograph edition featuring a historic colonial-style inn set within a peaceful snowy landscape. Part of the P. Buckley Moss Historic Landmark Collection, this nostalgic Americana artwork includes a horse-drawn sleigh and waving American flag, capturing the warmth and charm of early American life. With its soft winter tones and timeless historical appeal, Pennsylvania House is a treasured collectible for P. Buckley Moss enthusiasts and lovers of historic Americana art.

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Pennsylvania House by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Pennsylvania House by P. Buckley Moss is a beautiful rare, limited, numbered lithograph edition that celebrates the charm and historical significance of early American architecture. Part of the P. Buckley Moss Historic Landmark Collection, Moss Horse Collection and Moss Buggy Collection this nostalgic artwork features a stately colonial-style inn surrounded by snow-covered grounds while a horse-drawn sleigh glides peacefully across the foreground. The softly waving American flag adds a patriotic touch, reinforcing the artwork’s connection to Americana heritage and historic preservation. You might also like to visit our full collection of over 800 P. Buckley Moss Rare Prints for more retired editions.

The peaceful winter setting gives Pennsylvania House a timeless quality, transporting viewers to a quieter era of travel, hospitality, and rural community life. Moss captures the elegance of the historic building while balancing it with the warmth and simplicity of the snowy countryside scene. Collectors are especially drawn to Pennsylvania House for its blend of history, architecture, and classic American storytelling.

Style & Technique

P. Buckley Moss’s signature folk-art style is beautifully reflected in Pennsylvania House through delicate linework, muted winter tones, and minimalist composition. The lithograph process preserves the subtle watercolor textures and soft shading that give the artwork its calm and inviting atmosphere. Moss uses gentle blues, whites, grays, and soft earth tones to create a serene winter landscape filled with quiet charm.

The composition balances the architectural structure of the inn with the graceful movement of the horse and sleigh, creating visual harmony and depth. Moss’s understated details allow the viewer to appreciate both the historical setting and the peaceful emotional mood. As a rare numbered lithograph edition, Pennsylvania House remains especially appealing to collectors who appreciate historic Americana and architectural folk art.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Pennsylvania House is peaceful, nostalgic, and warmly patriotic. Moss captures the beauty of America’s historic landmarks while honoring the traditions and slower pace of rural life. The snow-covered setting and horse-drawn sleigh evoke feelings of warmth, holiday nostalgia, and connection to the nation’s past.

Like many works in the P. Buckley Moss Historic Landmark Collection, this artwork reflects the artist’s admiration for preserving historical buildings and the stories they represent. The presence of the American flag adds a sense of pride and national heritage, making Pennsylvania House both emotionally comforting and historically meaningful for collectors.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its soft winter palette and historic Americana subject matter, Pennsylvania House displays beautifully in living rooms, offices, entryways, libraries, or traditional farmhouse interiors. Its calming colors and architectural focus pair wonderfully with country décor, colonial-inspired spaces, and seasonal winter displays.

As a gift, Pennsylvania House is especially meaningful for history lovers, Americana collectors, architecture enthusiasts, and longtime admirers of P. Buckley Moss artwork. Its timeless winter charm makes it a thoughtful gift for holidays, housewarmings, anniversaries, or patriotic celebrations.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)


Pennsylvania House History

Pennsylvania House was an historic inn and tavern in western Springfield, Ohio, United States. Built circa 1822, this three-story brick Federal structure lies along the National Road and near the old road that connects Springfield with Dayton, Ohio.

In the early years of the nineteenth century, the National and Dayton-Springfield Roads were major transportation arteries for those bound for the West and for Cincinnati respectively. Inns such as the Pennsylvania House were instrumental in facilitating travel for the many would-be settlers and merchants headed for the western frontier and for all sorts of travellers proceeding southwest. Before the coming of the railroads, the Pennsylvania House provided beds and food for commoners and famous individuals alike. According to local lore, among the inn’s guests were such individuals as Henry Clay, Charles Dickens, Andrew Jackson, and James K. Polk. The inn’s owners typically lived on the premises; among the various owners were the family of Isaac Kaufmann Funk, founder of Funk and Wagnalls.

After more than twenty years of prosperity, the inn’s traffic shrank after railroads reached Springfield in 1846. By the end of the Civil War, travellers on the National Road were so rare that the Pennsylvania House saw very little traffic indeed, and it closed in 1869. Despite its closure, the building has remained in fine condition for well over one hundred years; architectural elements such as the double-hung windows and the ornate six-panel doors have survived with little damage.  In recognition of the inn’s place in American history and of its well-preserved historic architecture, the Pennsylvania House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Today, the Pennsylvania House is operated as a history museum with a concentration on the National Road.

🎨 Fun Fact:
Historic inns and taverns like the one featured in Pennsylvania House played an important role in early American travel, serving as gathering places for travelers, merchants, and local communities during the colonial period.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight:
Pennsylvania House is highly collectible among fans of the P. Buckley Moss Historic Landmark Collection because it combines architectural history, winter Americana, and patriotic imagery in one timeless composition. Historic building prints continue to remain favorites among Moss collectors seeking classic Americana décor.

1991

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 12-1/2 x 12-1/2 Inches. Paper Size: 17-3/4 x 17-3/4 Inches.

🎁 Why Choose Canada Goose Gallery for Pennsylvania House?

As your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss, we specialize in providing collectors with authentic, high-quality limited edition prints and sketches. Each piece, including Pennsylvania House, is handled with the utmost care to ensure it arrives in pristine condition. Whether you are visiting us in Waynesville Ohio, or shopping online, our team is dedicated to helping you find the perfect addition to your P. Buckley Moss collection.

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P. Buckley Moss

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Limited Edition, Numbered Edition, Lithograph, Rare

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Large

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Location

Springfield, Ohio

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Color

Ash Gray, Baby Blue, Black, Charcoal Grey, Coral Pink, Dove Gray, Indigo Blue, Lavender, Pearl White, Purple, Ruby Red, Sky Blue

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