Monday, November 4, 2024

Joseph Farquharson
(1846 - 1935)
 
Joseph Farquharson DL RA was a Scottish painter, chiefly of landscapes in Scotland often including animals. He is most famous for his snowy winter landscapes, often featuring sheep and often depicting dawn or dusk. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and died at Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nicknames include "'Frozen Mutton' Farquharson" and "The Painting Laird".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Farquharson


The Orange Seller
c. 1893
Oil on canvas
61,8 x 43,1 cm
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/the-orange-seller-106912/search/actor:farquharson-joseph-18461935/page/1/view_as/grid
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