Haines Barn

Haines Barn sits on a ridge near the norther border of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. I studied it every time I visited friends who lived nearby.

They have since moved away, but the pen and ink image of the barn hangs in the hallway leading to my kitchen, a reminder of all the good times and a link to my years in that part of Appalachia.

The simplicity of this old structure suggested a spare and simple approach to drawing it. I've since been told that it resembles in some ways a Japanese brush and ink style, although that was not a conscious intent.

Although the detail in it is sparse, even some of that manages to hide from view in a low resolution internet display. When matted in a manner that preserves its wide, horizontal dimension, you'll find there is quite a lot to please the eye.

This print is part of a series of limited edition wildlife, floral, and scenic lithographs numbered and signed by the artist. It features an image approximately 14 by 9 inches (including a bit of white space on each side) on a sheet of 17 1/2 by 11 1/2 heavy paper.

If you'd like to buy this print, it can be ordered through my Etsy.com shop by clicking here.

Additional prints done to various sizes -- some even on canvas -- are available by clicking on this gallery.

Image copyright 1986 Virginia McLaren