Description

Waiting To Go by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Waiting To Go by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph from the Moss Dog Collection, a beloved series that honors the loyalty, beauty, and companionship of dogs. This artwork features a proud Bloodhound standing alert at the edge of a wooded clearing. With its characteristic drooping ears, soulful expression, and sturdy build, the Bloodhound is poised and ready, true to the title Waiting To Go. Above, birds take flight, and delicate tree branches weave across the background, creating a sense of motion and anticipation. Moss captures a moment of stillness just before action, reminding viewers of the instinct, devotion, and readiness that define the breed.

Style & Technique

Moss combines her delicate linework with washes of soft color to bring this lithograph to life. The Bloodhound’s warm browns and deep blacks stand in contrast to the pale greens and blues of the background, emphasizing the dog as the focal point. The fine etching-like lines of branches add texture and depth, while the sky’s gradient hues give the piece a sense of quiet movement. Signed and numbered by the artist, each print carries the personal touch and authenticity of P. Buckley Moss’s artistry.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Waiting To Go is one of readiness, loyalty, and devotion. The Bloodhound is captured in a stance that embodies patience and dedication, yet with energy just beneath the surface—waiting for the moment to act. Moss draws inspiration from the working spirit of dogs and the profound bond between humans and their canine companions, showing the dog as both a worker and a beloved friend.

Placement & Gift Ideas

This lithograph makes an excellent choice for living rooms, dens, offices, or entryways, where it can serve as a focal point and conversation piece. Its natural tones and strong subject matter also make it well-suited for rustic cabins, hunting lodges, or nature-themed spaces, where it complements the atmosphere beautifully. As a gift, Waiting To Go is perfect for dog lovers, Bloodhound owners, or collectors of Moss artwork, making it a thoughtful choice for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or housewarmings.

Fun Fact 🐾

Fun Fact: Bloodhounds have the most powerful sense of smell of any dog breed—and possibly of any animal on earth. Their noses have about 230 million scent receptors, compared to only about 5 million in humans!

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

1999

Image size: Image Size: 7-3/4 x 6-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 9-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches.

P. Buckley Moss Dog Collection