Art
Ludorf Barn Lithograph #62/200, Signed by Artist David Merrill
- Item Number
- 169
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 61 USD to jrc114c99
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Lithograph of the historic Ludorf Barn in the Purchase area of Southbury by artist, David Merrill. Lithograph measures 24" x 16.75".
Southbury, the only town in the United States with that name was, until the middle of the 20th century, a quiet farming community surrounded by fields, meadows and barns. Barns are still scattered around Southbury. Some remain functional; some are valued remnants of former small subsistence and large dairy farms; and some exist only in memories or photographs. The Southbury Historical Society, therefore, was extremely grateful for the donation in 2009 by Marie Ludorf of one of the regionâÂÂ?ÂÂ?s most beautiful and historically significant farmscapes: the barnyard at Ludorf farm. Included were the ca. 1820 Ludorf barn, related outbuildings, antique farm equipment and two acres of scenic pastureland. The Ludorf Barn is part of a long history of Southbury agriculture. The Society'ÂÂ?ÂÂ?s goal is to adapt the iconic 19th century barn and its surrounding landscape for re-use as a farm heritage museum. Once restored, the Ludorf Farm Museum will provide the ideal setting to study and enjoy the areaâÂÂ?ÂÂ?s agricultural history.
David Merrill is a Southbury resident whose art career spans 49 years and more than 3,000 paintings. His work also includes murals at Southbury town hall, the Lutheran home in Southbury, Edmund town hall in Newtown, Monroe library and Shelton intermediate school.
Item Special Note
Lithograph is signed by the artist.
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