Ammann's Barn

c. 1935

Florence Arquin

Associated Names
Florence Arquin

Artist, American, 1900 - 1974

This is a drawing of a rustic farm setting. It features a wooden cart with large wheels next to a stack of hay enclosed by a fence. There is a wooden building with small windows and a fence made from vertical slats. Trees with bare branches are seen in the background. The style is high contrast with strong lines, resembling woodcut or linocut techniques.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Ammanns Barn; lower right, Florence Arquin.

Wikidata ID

Q76443157

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