Description

The Shepherdess Etching by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

The Shepherdess Etching by P. Buckley Moss is a hand-signed, titled, and numbered limited edition etching from the Moss Etching Collection, also part of the One Girl Collection and the Lamb Collection. This artwork portrays a young girl dressed in a traditional bonnet and coat, tenderly cradling a lamb in her arms. The figure is framed by an elegant arched window shape, giving the composition a sense of reverence and grace.

The snowy landscape behind her highlights the warmth and symbolism of her gesture—protection, care, and innocence.

Style & Technique

As a small edition etching, this work showcases Moss’s mastery of fine linework paired with soft, painterly color tones. The simplicity of the snow-covered background enhances the central figure, drawing the eye to the shepherdess and the lamb she holds close.

The arched border and delicate floral motifs evoke the feel of a stained-glass window, underscoring Moss’s ability to blend folk themes with sacred undertones.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of The Shepherdess Etching is peaceful, gentle, and protective, echoing themes of guardianship and devotion. The lamb, often symbolic of innocence and faith, becomes a focal point that reflects Moss’s lifelong inspiration drawn from faith, family, and nature.

Placement & Gift Ideas

The Shepherdess Etching is well-suited for nurseries, bedrooms, or spiritual spaces, where its tender message of love and protection can be deeply felt.

As a gift, it is particularly meaningful for new mothers, families of faith, or collectors who cherish Moss’s depictions of children and lambs.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: In Christian symbolism, the lamb often represents purity, innocence, and divine love. Moss frequently incorporated lambs into her art as a way to unite the themes of rural life with spiritual meaning.

💡 Collector’s Insight: The Shepherdess Etching is a treasure within Moss’s One Girl Collection and Lamb Collection, valued by collectors for its small edition size and its blending of folk charm with spiritual resonance. Its scarcity and symbolic subject make it a highly desirable piece for serious Moss enthusiasts.

1989

Hand Signed: “85/99 – The Shepherdess – P Buckley Moss 88”

Plate Size: 23 x 13-3/4 inches. Paper Size: 29-13/16 x 19-1/16 inches.

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