A monotype is a painting or drawing that has been printed on paper. Oil paint is applied directly to a clean non-porous surface such as plexiglas, plastic or glass. When paper is pressed to this surface, provided the paint or ink is still wet, the image transfers to the paper. Because monotypes must be done quickly, the application of paint is bold and loose and can be very expressive.

This series of 17 monotypes was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2012. The barn was located in Hell's Kitchen and was one of the stables for the horses used for carriage rides in Central Park, until it was razed in 2010.