Archbold Family Barn

This fertile farming area is mostly flat, but the builders of this cantilevered gable barn took advantage of a shallow hill to create a dominating setting for it. The barn's dressed-stone foundation is snuggly planted into its gentle hill. The upper level of the barn has a significant ramp approach to the large wagon door. Inside, one can see the hand-hewn and pegged timbers.

Efficient ventilation was achieved thanks to a variety of windows and wooden-shuttered openings on both sides and on both gable ends. Designed for beauty, not just function, sculpted trim sets off each window and shutter. A wide plank board, or frieze board, trims out the gable ends and sides along the roof edge. Although faded, the once-bold red color on the barn and the white trimmed accents are still visible. The barn is no longer in use.

Afternoon light accentuated this once grand but now quiet barn. It was May 2013. I wanted to capture the peace and quiet of the scene and of the retired barn. I took care standing in a field of young beans to avoid stepping on them. I completed a plein air oil painting size 18 x 30 inches.

All the barn paintings are for sale.  Please contact Gwen to find out if the painting(s) you are interested in are sold or available.