Barn with Moss-Covered Roof 1881

"Barn with Moss-Covered Roof" is a black chalk and wash drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1881. The drawing depicts a simple, rustic barn with a thatched roof, set against a backdrop of a vast open field and a cloudy sky. The figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. This artwork is a testament to van Gogh's early artistic development, revealing his fascination with the simplicity and beauty of rural life. It is currently housed in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.