Doughton Manor Barn sketch | Limited edition fine art print from an original drawing.

Many great English manor barns date back to the medieval period, often serving as tithe barns or storage for the lord of the manor. Traditional barns in the Cotswolds are typically constructed using local Cotswold stone and feature steeply pitched, heavy stone slate roofs. These massive structures were crucial components of the agricultural economy, designed to store threshed corn or unthreshed sheaves.
Standing before this magnificent stone structure, I felt the sheer weight of history pressing down on the weathered beams and mortar. Capturing its enduring strength and quiet dignity in graphite brings a timeless piece of rural England right into your home.