Untitled (The Old Red Barn) c. 1933 - 1934

"Untitled (The Old Red Barn)" is a 1933-1934 etching by American artist James Irza Arnold. The print depicts a rustic scene of a weathered barn, perhaps in a rural setting, framed by a large tree with bare branches reaching across the sky. The detail in the print, which uses a limited palette of black and white, allows the viewer to focus on the texture of the barn and the surrounding landscape. The image provides a quiet, contemplative experience as the viewer is drawn to the simple beauty of the scene. This work is a testament to Arnold's skill in capturing the essence of nature, and it is a prime example of the American regionalist movement in art.