Country Farmstead Drawing Appraisal

Original Graphite Country Farmstead Landscape Drawing

This is an original graphite pencil drawing on white paper, depicting a rustic rural scene. The composition features a central white horse behind a post-and-rail fence in the foreground. In the mid-ground, there is a large weathered barn with a corrugated metal roof, a smaller outbuilding, a water wheel, and several wooden barrels. A leafless tree stands on the left side, with a wagon wheel leaning against its trunk. The drawing is monochromatic, utilizing various shades of lead to create texture on the barn wood and landscape elements. Notable markings include a handwritten signature and date in the upper right corner stating 'Bethany Jan 11 2016'. The condition appears excellent with no visible tears or significant creases, though the edges of the paper show slight curling common with weightless sketch paper. The craftsmanship suggests a folk-art or student-level style, characterized by detailed linear shading and a lack of complex perspective. The piece is unframed and appears to be in its 'new' original state as described, showing no signs of aging or foxing. The paper appears to be standard letter-sized or slightly larger drawing pad stock.