Description

Watchful Eyes by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Watchful Eyes by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition lithograph belonging to both the Moss Horse Collection and the Moss Sketch Collection. This tender equestrian sketch depicts a protective mare standing guard over her resting foal, embodying themes of motherhood, guardianship, and unconditional care.

The composition is simple yet profoundly moving—the foal lies comfortably in the foreground while the mare’s attentive gaze and stance reflect strength and reassurance. Moss masterfully captures the quiet communication between mother and child, presenting an intimate portrait of trust and nurturing within the animal world.

Style & Technique

As part of the Sketch Collection, Watchful Eyes is rendered in delicate pencil and linework that emphasize form, expression, and detail. Moss’s choice of lithography allows the graceful shading and careful strokes of her sketch to be faithfully preserved. Without the distraction of color, the viewer is drawn into the purity of line and the raw emotion conveyed in the horses’ faces and postures.

This lithograph highlights Moss’s versatility—able to capture depth and spirit with the simplest of tools, revealing her sensitivity to equestrian grace and natural storytelling.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Watchful Eyes is serene, protective, and full of quiet devotion. Horses have always been symbols of strength and resilience in Moss’s work, but here they also symbolize family, safety, and tenderness. The title reflects the mare’s constant vigilance, underscoring the instinctual role of protector and nurturer.

This piece was inspired by Moss’s admiration for the bonds within nature—particularly those between mothers and their young, a theme she revisits often in her art.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Watchful Eyes makes a meaningful addition to nurseries, bedrooms, family spaces, and studies, where its themes of care and guardianship bring warmth and comfort. It is also a beautiful piece for equestrian-themed collections, pairing perfectly with other Moss sketches and horse works.

As a gift, this lithograph is ideal for mothers, families, horse lovers, and Moss collectors. It is especially fitting for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or as a heartfelt keepsake for new parents—celebrating love, protection, and the unbreakable bond of family.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: Foals spend most of their early days lying down, resting and growing, while their mothers remain ever watchful. Moss captures this natural rhythm perfectly in Watchful Eyes, where the foal’s innocence is balanced by the mare’s protective strength.

💡 Collector’s Insight: Watchful Eyes holds special value as part of both the Moss Horse Collection and the Sketch Collection. Collectors prize it for its rare combination of equestrian subject matter and pure sketch technique, which reveals Moss’s artistic process at its most intimate. Its lithograph format further enhances its collectible appeal, offering clarity and authenticity for those building a comprehensive Moss collection.

2004

Image size: 7-7/8 x 6-13/16 inches. Paper Size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches.