N. R. Brown "Three Barns" Original Block Print
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 139 |
| Auction | Art Auction Tuesday August 11th |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Erin Auctions |
| Location | Erin, ON |
Artist: N. R. Brown (Canadian, 20th Century) Title: Three Barns Medium: Original block print (linocut/woodcut) Edition: 15/20 Date: 1986 Signature: Signed in pencil "N.R. Brown '86," titled and numbered in pencil below the image. Sight Size: 4.5 × 4.5 in. Frame Size: 9 × 9 in. A striking limited-edition original block print depicting an agricultural landscape with three barns set against rolling fields beneath a stylized rising sun. The artist employs bold carving and strong graphic contrasts to create an expressive composition emphasizing the rhythm of cultivated furrows and the geometry of rural architecture. Printed in an edition of 20, this example is numbered 15/20, titled Three Barns, and signed and dated 1986 by the artist. The compact format and modernist treatment make it an appealing example of late twentieth-century Canadian relief printmaking. Artist Biography: N. R. Brown is a Canadian printmaker active during the late twentieth century. Although little published biographical information is available, the artist's surviving relief prints demonstrate a strong command of block printing techniques and a focus on Canadian rural landscapes. Limited-edition works such as Three Barns are appreciated for their bold graphic quality, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal.
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