Description

Stone Bridge Ornament by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

The Stone Bridge Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament featuring a serene winter landscape anchored by a beautifully rendered golden stone bridge. Moss invites viewers into a quiet, snow-covered world where soft purples, blues, and whites blend harmoniously, creating an atmosphere of stillness and elegant simplicity. The golden bridge, glowing warmly against the cool surroundings, becomes the centerpiece of the scene—an inviting path that stands in contrast to the peaceful hush of winter.

Delicate, leafless trees with expressive, sweeping lines frame the view, their dark trunks and graceful branches guiding the eye toward the arched bridge. Subtle hints of gold and yellow in some of the branches add a gentle warmth, suggesting winter sunlight filtering through the trees. Beneath the bridge, a calm, frosty river flows, its surface shifting between lavender, violet, and snowy white tones. This ornament—part of the Moss Ornament Collection and the Moss Bridge Collection—captures the poetry of winter landscapes and the quiet magic of bridges that connect spaces, seasons, and moments.

Style & Technique

Moss’s signature style is on full display through expressive linework, atmospheric color layering, and minimalistic yet evocative detail. Stone Bridge Ornament is painted in warm ochre and amber tones, textured to reveal the character of its aged stone. Surrounding trees are drawn with long, elegant lines that give the composition a lyrical rhythm, a hallmark of Moss’s distinctive style.

The soft purples and blues that fill the landscape in Stone Bridge Ornament are created with delicate washes, giving the ornament an ethereal glow. The round porcelain surface enhances the composition, creating a cameo-like frame that emphasizes the harmonious balance of color, texture, and structure.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of the Stone Bridge Ornament is quiet, contemplative, and deeply serene. Moss draws inspiration from the peaceful solitude of winter and the symbolic meaning of bridges—representing connection, continuity, and journeys through life’s seasons. The warm bridge set in a cool environment creates a subtle emotional contrast, suggesting hope, warmth, and beauty even in the stillness of winter’s chill.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Stone Bridge Ornament is an elegant addition to any Christmas tree using the included cord and is equally stunning displayed year-round on a tiny easel purchased separately. Its gentle winter tones make it perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, reading nooks, or spaces decorated in winter-inspired or nature-themed palettes. The Stone Bridge Ornament is a meaningful gift for Moss collectors, bridge enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who appreciates peaceful winter scenes. It is ideal for holidays, anniversaries, housewarmings, and collector celebrations.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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💡 Fun Fact: Stone bridges like the one illustrated have been admired for centuries for their durability and elegant arches, often lasting hundreds of years with little change—symbols of endurance and craftsmanship.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight: Collectors of the Moss Bridge Collection treasure Stone Bridge Ornament for its rich contrast of warm stone against cool winter hues. Its sweeping lines and peaceful composition make it a standout piece in the bridge-themed series.

2009

Size: 3-5/16 inches diameter.

Any number of ornaments ship for the flat rate of $12.60

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