Cook-Burke Barn

This three-level barn was built sometime after 1854 by homesteader Levi Cook. The barn, house and other buildings are located on a slight ridge above a flood plain and creek that feeds into the West Fork of the White River. An attractive fieldstone foundation is maintained across the gable end of the barn. It supports the weight of the earthen ramp that leads to the wagon doors on the main level.

The barn was originally used for the draft and family horses, later it was used for milking, housing cattle and other farm animals. The middle level was used for the storage of feed, grain and equipment. A tin-lined room for grain is located on the middle level. A chute to the lower level helped to speed the daily chores. A loft above held the hay.

The barn, no longer used on a working farm, has instead offered itself as a home to an extended family of Bluebirds. Spending time painting this barn was a peaceful endeavor. I set up my easel and supplies and set about capturing the interesting range of hues and values expressed in the old siding. It was a late afternoon in June 2010. The oil painting is 18 x 24 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.