Country Art Appraisal

Framed Pastel Drawing: Country Barn & Landscape

This item is a framed pastel drawing depicting a rural landscape scene. The central focus of the artwork is a yellow barn with a light-colored roof, situated on a green hillside. A dirt path or road leads up to the barn, and a simple wooden fence with several posts runs along the path on the right side. The background features rolling green hills under a light blue and grey sky, suggesting an overcast or early morning/late afternoon scene. Sparse, bare-branched trees are visible, one prominently on the left side extending over the barn, and another smaller one on the right. The color palette primarily consists of soft greens, yellows, browns, and blues, indicative of pastel medium, giving the scene a gentle and somewhat muted quality. The drawing style appears to be somewhat naive or folk-art inspired, with clear outlines and simple shading. There is a visible inscription, likely a signature, towards the bottom right of the image, which appears to read 'JANET ROLLINS' or similar, though it is slightly obscured and difficult to decipher fully. The artwork is housed within a wooden frame, which appears to be a dark brown or reddish-brown wood with a visible grain and some decorative detailing along its inner edge. The frame shows some signs of wear consistent with age, including possible minor scuffing or chips, though these are not clearly discernible in the provided image. The drawing itself seems to be in good condition, with no immediate signs of tears, significant fading, or damage visible through the frame's glazing (if present). The estimated age, given the style and framing, could be mid to late 20th century. The quality is indicative of an amateur or semi-professional artist, focusing more on evocative imagery than precise technical detail. A small white slip of paper taped to the frame suggests a potential exhibition tag or provenance note, indicating '75.00' and 'Pastel 20" x 26"'.