Description

Route 11 by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Route 11 by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that combines history, nostalgia, and the charm of small-town Virginia. Belonging to Moss’s Fall Collection, Rare Collection, Two Boys Collection and Historic Landmark Collection, this piece is both a collector’s treasure and a tribute to a historic landmark along one of America’s oldest highways.

The composition features a pair of Amish boys standing side by side in the foreground, one holding a pitchfork, their simple attire rendered in Moss’s signature folk art style. Behind them rises a Federal-style brick building with white-trimmed windows and a welcoming front porch. Built in 1815 along Route 11 in Mt. Sidney, Virginia, this historic structure once served as a shop and now endures as a private home. A second building sits to the side, completing the portrait of a streetscape steeped in history. Bare-branched trees frame the scene, suggesting the quiet beauty of late autumn in the Shenandoah Valley.

Style & Technique

In Route 11, Moss employs the lithograph medium to preserve the clarity of her clean linework and the softness of her watercolor washes. The circular vignette framing creates intimacy, drawing attention to both the children and the historic architecture. Warm earth tones—brick red, sienna, and muted greens—convey the aged beauty of the buildings, while the boys’ black and white clothing provides a strong contrast. Moss’s ability to merge human figures with architectural heritage gives this work both warmth and historical resonance.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of this artwork is nostalgic, respectful, and community-centered. Moss was inspired by the landmarks of Virginia, where she lived and worked for much of her life, and she often celebrated historic buildings that tied past generations to the present. Route 11 reflects her deep appreciation for both rural traditions and the preservation of historic architecture. The inclusion of children underscores the theme of continuity—youth growing up in the shadow of heritage, carrying forward the values of simplicity and hard work.

Placement & Gift Ideas

As part of Moss’s Rare Collection, Route 11 is especially appealing to serious collectors and admirers of her Virginia-inspired works. It makes a meaningful display piece for studies, offices, living rooms, or entryways—places where its historic and symbolic significance can be appreciated.

This lithograph also makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, Virginia natives, or collectors of Moss’s landmark-themed works. With its focus on both heritage and innocence, it is a piece that speaks to tradition, continuity, and gratitude.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

1989

Rare Art Print

Image Size: 12-3/8 x 12-3/8 inches. Paper Size: 14-3/8 x 14-3/8 inches.