The work is an original egg tempera painting by John Austin, a well known Nnatucket artist. This picture records barns that he passed and decided to record in Shelton, CT. This medium sized work is in the original restored frame and is signed by the artist. A notation on the back of the picture reads: "purchased from the artist at Bahr's of Highlands 7/28/76. Barns he passed in Shelton, CT. Austin has an extensive and very strong auction record. This piece is priced taking in to account the small damage in the sky...a small fix for any restorer.Sight size is approximately 16 3/4 by 8 3/4.