Farm Scene c. 1939

"Farm Scene" is a 1939 lithograph by American artist Maurice Merlin (1909-1948). The print depicts a rural landscape with two barns nestled on a hillside, a lone tree in the foreground, and three white ducks. Merlin's distinctive style, characterized by simplified forms and a focus on light and shadow, gives the scene a dreamlike quality. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling creates a sense of texture and depth, making the farm feel both familiar and timeless.