Cow Shed 1946

"Cow Shed" is an etching by Kerr Eby, created in 1946, the year of the artist's death. Eby is known for his depictions of rural American life, often using stark contrasts of light and shadow. This print shows a snow-covered farmstead with a lone figure exiting a doorway, creating a sense of solitude and isolation. The composition is balanced, with the gnarled tree in the foreground mirroring the shape of the building in the background, suggesting a feeling of quietude and timelessness.