Marshall Family Brick Barn

This well-maintained barn is quite eye-catching. The unique construction features bricks topped with a hip root of asphalt shingles.

The exact age of this beauty is unknown; however, the barn owners believe the construction was between the 1850s and 1900. The interior was constructed from heavy timbers, most of which are sawmill cut, a though some are hand-hewn.

Each side of the central pass-through is divided into six stalls. Haylofts cover both stall areas.

Two rows of sturdy wooden louvered vents were designed into the brick exterior walls. The upper row of vents provided needed ventilation to the loft areas. The lower row of vents maximized the comfort of all stabled animals.

Although animals are not currently stabled here, this beautiful barn is well-maintained.

I set up my painting easel to view two sides of this unique barn. Capturing a barn showing two faces instead of one adds so much dimension and interest to a painting. The brick colors varied a bit and the cast shadows held deep reds. It was a late afternoon in September 2014 and a perfect day to paint on location. The oil painting is 16 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.