Description

A red barn in winter, surrounded by snow, is a quintessential symbol of rural charm, warmth, and resilience, often evoking a sense of nostalgia for times when life seemed simpler.  Red Barns are an iconic sight in New England, ofter celebrated in artwork from paintings to photography. This practice for farmers painting their barns red, actually started in the late 18th century.  The frugal farmers in an attempt to preserve and protect the old, applied a protective varnish to the barn wooden surfaces.  This varnish, consisitng of linseed oil, lime, and/or iron oxide, eventually turned to the red hue we associate with New England barns.**

Our A Red Barn in Winter Watercolor is now available in a limited number of Giclée prints*.  A Giclée print is a top quality, archival production on archival paper with exceptional color accuracy, detail and longevity….which can last for many decades.  A Red Barn In Winter comes in a 11 X 14 white archival mat and is ready to frame.

This original watercolor of a Winter scene also features a Northern Cardinal.  The cardinal has a number of meaningful symbols.  It is seen as a symbol of hope and joy, new beginnings, particularly during challenging times like during the bitter cold of winter.

*Details:  Archival print on Hahnemühle German Etching (310gsm)
Using the Epson Ultrachrome HDX inkset
Produced on an Epson P9000

**Red Barns: https://blog.vermontcountrystore.com/red-barns/