Description

The Filly by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

The Filly by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph from the Moss Horse Collection, capturing the delicate elegance and quiet strength of a young horse. Standing poised in front of softly muted trees and a warm-toned background, the filly radiates innocence and promise. Her slender frame and alert gaze symbolize both fragility and the boundless potential of youth.

This piece is a gentle celebration of the early stages of equestrian beauty—a time of growth, energy, and budding spirit. Moss invites the viewer to admire not just the form of the horse but the story of promise and vitality it represents.

Style & Technique

Moss’s lithographs are produced from images of her watercolor originals, preserving her graceful linework and soft washes of color. In The Filly, her fine ink outlines highlight the horse’s long legs, elegant face, and youthful proportions, while the watercolor tones of soft earth and sky create a serene natural backdrop.

The vertical orientation elongates the figure, emphasizing the filly’s height and potential while giving the artwork a graceful, statuesque quality. The simplicity of the background keeps the focus firmly on the horse’s delicate beauty.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of The Filly is tender, hopeful, and serene. Horses are a recurring symbol in Moss’s work, often representing freedom and strength. Here, the young filly symbolizes innocence, new beginnings, and the promise of growth.

Moss was inspired by the purity of youthful energy, capturing the moment where a foal transitions into a horse—graceful, eager, and full of spirit. The piece serves as a reminder of life’s potential and the beauty found in beginnings.

Placement & Gift Ideas

The Filly is a lovely choice for bedrooms, nurseries, studies, or family spaces, where its gentle energy brings calm and inspiration. Its vertical format makes it a perfect fit for narrow walls or as a complement to larger equestrian works in a gallery display.

As a gift, this lithograph is perfect for horse lovers, Moss collectors, and families celebrating milestones such as graduations, birthdays, or new beginnings. It is also a thoughtful gift for mothers and daughters, symbolizing growth, nurturing, and the bonds of care.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: Filly is the term used for a young female horse under the age of four. Moss captures this stage of growth with elegance, highlighting the beauty of youth in the equestrian world.

💡 Collector’s Insight: The Filly is treasured within the Moss Horse Collection for its focus on youth and promise, themes less commonly highlighted in Moss’s horse works. Collectors value it as a piece that balances equestrian grace with emotional symbolism, making it a standout addition to any Moss collection.

2003

Image size: 21-7/8 x 8-1/2 inches. Paper Size: 23-7/8 x 10-1/2