Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject
Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament from the beloved Moss Ornament Collection and the Moss Twelve Days of Christmas Collection. This elegant design celebrates the seventh verse of the classic Christmas carol, bringing to life the graceful movement and symbolism of seven swans gliding in harmony.

At the heart of Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming  is a beautifully choreographed swirl of seven swans, each styled with Moss’s signature elongated forms and delicate contour lines. Their feathers shimmer with shades of rose, pearl, lavender, and soft plum, creating a dreamlike palette that ripples across the composition. The swans seem to float effortlessly across a textured teal-blue background, reminiscent of sparkling winter water touched by falling snow.

Interwoven with the swirling movement is a border of leafy tendrils and subtle accent colors, gently framing the artwork. Surrounding the scene is Moss’s handwritten golden script, reading:
“On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me…”
and completing the verse with:
“Seven Swans A Swimming.”
This lyrical frame ties the ornament seamlessly into the full Twelve Days series.

Style & Technique
Rendered in Moss’s expressive folk-art aesthetic, Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming blends intricate detail with flowing organic shapes. The porcelain medium enhances the iridescent tones in the swans’ plumage and brings subtle depth to the textured water beneath them.

The composition is circular and dynamic, with the swans forming a natural rhythm that guides the viewer’s eye around the piece. Each bird is uniquely positioned—some with wings open, some gliding low—creating a lively, yet serene, visual narrative.

The palette—soft pinks, cool blues, gentle purples, and golden accents—feels both festive and tranquil, perfect for the winter season.

Mood & Inspiration
The mood of Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming is peaceful, elegant, and filled with storybook charm. Swans traditionally symbolize grace, love, and transformation, making them a beautiful addition to the symbolic richness of the Twelve Days theme.

Moss captures the magic of movement, the poetry of wintertime, and the timeless joy of the Christmas carol—all in one collectible work of art.

Placement & Gift Ideas
Twelve Days of Christmas Seven Swans A Swimming is ideal for displaying on a Christmas tree, where its shimmering colors catch the light, or on a small easel as part of a complete Twelve Days series display. It makes a thoughtful gift for collectors, bird lovers, carol enthusiasts, or anyone who cherishes traditions passed down through generations.

Perfect for Christmas gifting, holiday decorating, and adding elegance to curated ornament collections.

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