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The Barn

Sir Edwin Landseer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an interior view of a rustic, open-aired structure, possibly a barn, with a roof made of rough timber planks and beams. The point of view is slightly off-center with a space filled with various farming tools and objects. The structure occupies most of the scene with beams crisscrossing at the top. In the distance, glimpses of trees and a landscape are visible through the structure. The artwork features a monochromatic palette using shades of brown and gray applied with fine linework. A small bird perches on a ladder in the foreground. Close by are rough stone walls, stacks of straw, and other farming elements, creating a scene of rural life.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on two joined sheets of wove paper
Dimensions
5360 × 2866 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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