The artwork titled “Barn with Moss-Covered Roof,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1881 in the Netherlands, is composed using pencil, watercolor, and chalk on paper. This landscape piece, measuring 62 x 47.3 cm, is part of the Realism art movement and is currently housed in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork exhibits a modest rural scene, featuring a barn with a thatched roof adorned with moss. The structure appears to be nestled into its natural surroundings, with trees and scrubland partially obscuring its form. The roof’s unique moss covering adds texture and visual interest to the building. A sense of tranquility emanates from the figures depicted casually near the barn, suggesting everyday rural life. The sky above is rendered with soft, sweeping strokes, emphasizing an overcast atmosphere that further enunciates the serene, unassuming ambiance of the countryside setting. The use of pencil, watercolor, and chalk enables a detailed yet subtle representation, harmonizing light and shadow to evoke a realistic portrayal of the scene.
