This crib barn was probably built in an agrarian setting in the late 1800?s or early 1900?s. It can be described as a two to three bay crib barn with one or two walls separating its interior for storage for fodder, pens for cattle or pigs or stalls for horses. It appears to be tall enough to have a second story which would have usually been used as a hayloft. Sometimes barns like this were divided into two sides with storage on one side and animals on the other. Its front roof which was probably initially untreated (unchinked) vertical wood had been replaced by overlapping corrugated tin. Across the front of the structure underneath the swooping roof is an aisle which had been supported by a shorter vertical wooden wall as well as by poles which are now quite rickety. This type of barn is also sometimes known as a pole barn. Such barns were often seen from the late 1700?s through the early 1900?s throughout the rural southern region of America with slight variance in structure.

This particular barn was sited in a remote wooded rural area surrounded by old trees and shrubbery. The foliage in the background appeared to be fairly dense but the foreground was an open field. There was a newer house in front and a few remotely located houses within eyesight. The deteriorating structure remained standing despite having lived many years and enduring countless battles with the elements. The long corrugated roof structure appeared exhausted and was withering after each battle with the elements. The side wood cladding was deteriorating and withering but remained attached. The foundation rested on the remaining pier supports, but the flooring was failing and the entrance way had partially collapsed.

This old structure was tough and survived its times. During its construction period in the region, the Southeast United States was struck by a series of more than 50 tornadoes, including 37 rated F2 or greater.

This pencil drawing was done in two point perspective. The right and left vanishing point were located off the side of the paper. The shading and shadows capture the angle of the sun nearly directly overhead and slightly to the left in front of the viewer. The drawing was initially done in pencil on 18 inch by 24 inch 90 pound acid free paper.

THE ARTIST?S IMPRESSION: This appears to be one of the oldest structures in this art series. The name is selected in concert with the theme of old abandoned dilapidated structures. I believe this is an old barn that endured many seasons of severe weather such as tornadoes and hail storms, and perhaps hurricanes. The original builders, owners and/or caretakers who made and maintained the structure and its original day to day operations are long since gone. Their loving care, wisdom, and foresight help this old fellow stand to this day.

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Designation: JAC21