Description

Troika Painting by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Troika Painting by P. Buckley Moss is the hand-signed, one-of-a-kind original watercolor that inspired the beloved print edition of the same name. Belonging to the Moss Painting Collection and the Moss Bird Collection, this artwork beautifully reflects Moss’s gift for simplicity, rhythm, and harmony in nature.

Troika Painting features three small songbirds with bright orange-red breasts perched delicately along slender winter branches. Their placement creates a natural rhythm, evoking both balance and movement, while their vivid color provides a striking contrast to the softly muted background. Like the musical and equestrian term “troika,” meaning “a set of three,” this painting celebrates the beauty of unity and companionship.

As the source artwork for the Troika edition, Troika Painting watercolor carries exceptional importance. It will be officially registered in the buyer’s name through Canada Goose Gallery with P. Buckley Moss Distribution, ensuring authenticity and provenance.

Style & Technique

Moss’s mastery of minimalist folk art shines in Troika Painting. The birds are created with delicate strokes and bold washes of orange, allowing their forms to glow against the otherwise quiet composition. The branches, painted in soft linear grays and browns, weave across the canvas with fluid grace. The effect is both restrained and elegant—an artistic “pause” that allows the birds’ beauty to sing.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Troika Painting is peaceful, lyrical, and contemplative. Moss often used birds to symbolize freedom, faith, and harmony, and here the trio suggests companionship and shared purpose. Their quiet presence invites viewers to reflect on the gentle rhythms of nature and the joy of simple beauty.

Placement & Gift Ideas

With its long horizontal format and understated elegance, Troika Painting is ideal for placement above a mantel, doorway, sideboard, or bed frame. Its balance and warmth make it versatile for both modern and traditional interiors.

As a gift, Troika Painting original is especially meaningful for bird lovers, collectors of Moss editions, or anyone who values symbolic works of harmony and companionship. Its role as the true original behind the Troika print edition makes it a crown jewel for any serious Moss collection.

The Magic of Owning an Original Artwork

There is something undeniably powerful about standing before an original work of art. Every brushstroke, every layer of paint, every subtle detail carries the hand, heart, and intention of the artist. Unlike a print, which can be duplicated and shared, an original is one-of-a-kind: a singular creation that exists nowhere else in the world.

To own an original is to hold the very moment of its creation, to feel the presence of the artist, and to experience the depth, texture, and energy that can never be fully captured in reproduction.

An original artwork is more than decoration; it is a legacy piece. It carries prestige, value, and a story that becomes part of your own. Collectors often describe the experience as intimate, a relationship with the artist and their vision, while also knowing they are investing in culture, creativity, and something that will endure.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

---

✨ Fun Fact: The word “troika” comes from Russian, meaning “a group of three.” Moss’s choice of title echoes the composition’s graceful symmetry and the timeless symbolism of the number three.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight: While many collectors enjoy the Troika print, only one can own the original watercolor that brought it to life. This hand-signed, one-of-a-kind painting offers unmatched rarity and prestige, making it one of the most desirable acquisitions within the Moss Bird Collection.

Hand Signed: “P Buckley Moss 2015”  –  Bottom Center

Image Size: 9 9/16 Inches Wide x 2 Inches Tall.  

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