Rising Hall Brick Horse Barn

This unusual brick barn is located on a farm overlapping Hendricks and Putnam counties.

This brick barn with a hip roof displays a repeated geometric pattern in two shades of slate. A large rectangular cupola is centered on the roof and has its own hip roof. Sculpted rafter tails dress the edges of both roofs.

Centered on the front of the barn is a large arching entry of two wagon doors. The words Rising Halls are lettered above the doors. Just under the edge of the roof and centered over the doors is a round medallion with the date 1870.

Inside, the barn is built using an abundance of hefty hand-hewn timbers, even into the cupola, which is easy to access. The hand-hewn and pegged timbers dominate and show real craftsmanship in construction.

Although no longer a home for horses, the barn is used and carefully maintained by the current owners.

I took time for careful observation of the details in this very unique barn. Notes were taken and a few simple sketches, then I photographed the barn. It was late afternoon; the light and shadows accentuated the texture of the brick and details of the barn. I completed a studio oil painting in May 2015. Canvas size is 14 x 24 inches.

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