Description

Shenandoah Silos by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Shenandoah Silos by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph that celebrates the quiet rhythms of farming life in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Part of the Moss Fall Collection, John Deere Tractor Collection and the Moss Farm Collection, this artwork honors both the land and the hardworking people who sustain it.

The composition captures a farmer driving a green tractor, pulling a wagon filled with freshly cut hay. Behind him, a sweeping panorama of farmhouses, barns, and silos stretches across the horizon, symbolizing both tradition and continuity. The pale autumn sky, tinged with soft shades of peach and gray, lends calmness to the scene, while the rolling green fields suggest abundance and renewal. Birds in flight add movement and life, connecting earth to sky.

Style & Technique

Moss’s folk-art style distills the essence of farm life into clean, graceful lines and balanced compositions. The tractor and wagon, rendered in simple yet expressive form, become focal points that anchor the broader pastoral setting. The silos and barns rise like sentinels, their verticality offsetting the horizontal sweep of the fields and sky.

As a lithograph, this edition preserves Moss’s delicate textures and soft washes of color. The gentle interplay of greens, creams, and warm autumn tones reflects her mastery of light and atmosphere, while the expansive perspective conveys both space and serenity.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Shenandoah Silos is peaceful, reflective, and rooted in tradition. It celebrates the values of hard work, stewardship, and the connection between people and the land. For Moss, who often drew inspiration from the Shenandoah Valley, scenes like this were both personal and universal—moments of gratitude for the enduring cycles of farming life.

The silos themselves serve as symbols of preservation, continuity, and sustenance, storing the fruits of labor for seasons yet to come.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This lithograph is an excellent choice for settings that honor tradition and simplicity. It would look beautiful in a kitchen, dining room, or family room, where its themes of nourishment and abundance resonate strongly. It also works well in a study, hallway, or office, offering a sense of calm and grounding.

As a gift, Shenandoah Silos is perfect for farm families, Virginia natives, and Moss collectors. It is especially meaningful for fall birthdays, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, or housewarmings, as it reflects gratitude, community, and the enduring beauty of rural life.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

2002

Image Size: 9-3/16 x 30 insche. Paper Size: 11-3/16 x 32 inches.