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Snowy winter fields and sheep in soft, wintry light

Joseph Farquharson was a Scottish landscape painter born in Edinburgh in 1846.

He studied at the Trustees’ Academy in Edinburgh, then in Paris under Carolus-Duran. He is best known for his winter landscapes featuring sheep grazing in snowy settings. His work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and mastery of light.

“His ability to capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow on snow, along with the intricate details of the sheep’s wool, demonstrated his technical prowess.”

  • Blackface sheep resting in snow beside a sunset-lit stream under bare trees, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep by a snowy stream at sunset (descriptive title)
    Sheep shelter on a snowy bank where a stream reflects the orange glow of sunset. Slim bare trees frame the scene, and a wooden fence crosses the middle distance. Title, date, medium and collection are not verified.
  • Snow-covered watermill beside a rocky stream with a heron under a red and orange sunset sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, snowy watermill at sunset (descriptive title)
    A water wheel and snow-laden roofs stand beside a stream that mirrors the fiery sky. A heron waits among snow-capped stones in the foreground. Title, date, medium and collection are not verified.
  • Woman and children in red shawls bracing against wind and rain on a wet moorland track, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, figures struggling through a storm on a moorland track (descriptive title)
    A woman carrying a child and two other children lean into the wind along a flooded track. Mist and heather-colored hills surround them, and wet ground reflects the pale light. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Snow-banked river with rocks and birch trees reflecting a golden winter sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, river with snowy banks at winter dusk (descriptive title)
    A river winds between snow-covered banks and rocks, catching amber light from a low sun. Birches stand at right and darker trees line the left bank. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep on a snow-covered hillside with rolling hills and a pale sun rising behind, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on snowy hills under a pale sun (descriptive title)
    Sheep stand in deep snow on a wide hillside while pink and gold light spreads across distant slopes. A few bare shrubs and small figures far away add scale. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Flock of sheep huddled on a snowy slope below bare birch trees and a fence, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, flock of sheep on a snowy slope below birches (descriptive title)
    A flock gathers near gorse on a snow-covered hillside beneath a stone wall and tall bare birches. A frozen stream and a wooden fence sit at lower left under a pale yellow sky. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Shepherd with a dog leading sheep across snow toward cottages under a fiery winter sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd and flock on snow at sunset (descriptive title)
    A shepherd and his dog guide a flock across a snowy slope as the low sun burns through bare trees. Cottages sit on the ridge beneath an orange and violet sky. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Shepherd and flock walking a rutted road between tall pines toward a glowing sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, flock on a pine-lined forest road at dusk (descriptive title)
    Tall dark pines line a mossy road where a shepherd drives sheep toward a golden gap of sky. The narrow vertical composition draws the eye down the path to the light. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep scattered along a snowy lane lit by a glowing sun setting behind bare trees, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on a snowy lane in golden light (descriptive title)
    Warm yellow light floods a snowy lane as sheep graze on both sides. The sun glows through bare trees at right, and a rough wooden fence marks the left edge. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Three sheep on a snowy hillside beside a stone wall, with a wooded valley and misty mountains beyond, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, snowy hillside with stone wall and distant mountains (descriptive title)
    A dry-stone wall and rough fence cross a snowy slope where three sheep rest. Russet trees fill the valley below, and pale mountains fade into a soft evening sky. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Shepherd carrying a bundle of hay toward a flock in a snowy woodland lit by a low orange sun, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd with hay and flock in snowy woodland (descriptive title)
    A shepherd carries hay toward a flock gathered by a fence while the low sun glows through snow-laden oaks. Long shadows and golden light cross the field in the foreground. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep walking down a mossy woodland path among tall pines as the sun sets between the trees, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on a woodland path at sunset (descriptive title)
    Sheep walk a narrow track through a Scots pine wood while the setting sun lights the bracken and moss. Warm orange and green tones fill the scene. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Blackface sheep and a shepherd pushing through a whiteout snowstorm toward a distant cottage, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep and shepherd in a snowstorm (descriptive title)
    Wind-driven snow sweeps across the hillside as dark-faced sheep head toward the viewer. A shepherd and a snow-covered cottage appear faintly in the haze. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Highland cattle standing on a wet track beneath slanting rain and a misty, golden-brown sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, Highland cattle on a wet track in rain and mist (descriptive title)
    Cattle gather on a rain-soaked track while diagonal streaks of rain and mist soften the hills. Warm brown and gold tones give the dark scene a muted glow. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Flock of white ducks feeding and resting on a green hillside beside reeds and trees, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, white ducks on a grassy hillside (descriptive title)
    Dozens of white ducks scatter across a sunlit green slope, some feeding from a shallow dish. Dark shrubs and reeds frame the left side, and blue hills show beyond. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Herdsman, dog and shaggy Highland cattle walking a mountain road above a misty loch, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, Highland cattle on a mountain road above a loch (descriptive title)
    Shaggy red-brown Highland cattle come down a stony road while a herdsman and dog follow behind. A misty loch and brooding mountains stretch away to the left. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Flock of sheep on snowy ground beside a half-frozen stream and bare trees at sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, flock on snow beside a half-frozen stream (descriptive title)
    Sheep move across blue-shadowed snow past a dark pool while more of the flock presses through a fence gap behind. Bare trees and a pale sunset sky close the scene. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep grazing on a boggy moor beside a winding stream with mist clearing from a rocky mountain, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on misty moorland beside a stream (descriptive title)
    A shallow stream winds across russet moorland where sheep graze among peat hags. Mist lifts from a craggy mountain at right under a soft, hazy sky. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Shepherd with a dog herding sheep over snow toward cottages beneath a pink and orange dusk sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd and sheep on snow at dusk (descriptive title)
    A shepherd and his dog follow a flock across snow tinted pink by the setting sun. Wind-bent trees stand at right and snow-roofed cottages sit on the ridge. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Three crows on a footprint-marked snowy path leading to bare birches and an orange sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, crows on a snowy path at sunset (descriptive title)
    Three black crows land on a snowy track marked with footprints, with leafless birches and a glowing red-orange sunset beyond. Purple shadows fall across a hill at left. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep grazing on snow before a dark conifer wood under a deep red and gold sunset sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on snow before a dark wood at sunset (descriptive title)
    Sheep spread across a snowy field before a dark wall of trees while the sky burns red and gold. A tiny figure and dog stand near the tree line. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Snow-dusted sheep and a shepherd with dogs bent against a driving snowstorm beside a stone wall, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd and sheep in a driving snowstorm (descriptive title)
    Wind-blown snow blurs the hillside as heavy-fleeced sheep huddle together. A shepherd and two dogs struggle along a stone wall at upper right. The signature appears at lower left. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Horse and cart on a boggy mountain moor with a shallow stream and cloudy peaks, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, horse and cart crossing a mountain moor (descriptive title)
    A small horse-drawn cart crosses open moorland where a shallow stream catches the cloudy sky. Rugged peaks rise on both sides of the wide valley. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep on a grassy path beneath large rock outcrops with a sandy bay and headland beyond, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on a rocky hillside above a sandy bay (descriptive title)
    Sheep follow a narrow path below tall brown boulders while a pale bay and distant headland open out at right. Green turf and soft clouds balance the heavy rock. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Small flock of sheep on a snow-covered hillside under soft mist, with dark shrubs in a ravine, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on misty snow-covered hills (descriptive title)
    Sheep cross deep snow in a hushed, misty hollow, leaving footprints behind them. Dark shrubs break the white slopes, and pale pink light glows through the haze. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep on a snow-covered road between bare trees and a fence in pink and gold sunset light, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on a snowy road in sunset light (descriptive title)
    Sheep graze along a snow-covered lane as the sun sinks behind bare trees. Soft pink and gold light covers the snow, and a small fence stands at left. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Lone figure with a basket on a snowy woodland path beside a stream under a rose-colored sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, lone figure on a snowy woodland path at sunset (descriptive title)
    A figure in a red cloak walks a snowy path between snow-laden branches while a thawing stream reflects the glowing sky. Pink and orange clouds show through the bare trees. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep standing on a sunlit snowy hill casting long violet shadows, with bare birches behind, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep casting long shadows on sunlit snow (descriptive title)
    Pale yellow light and long violet shadows cross a snow-covered hill where a ram looks toward the viewer. Footprints and slender bare birches complete the quiet winter scene. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Large bird flying low over calm water reflecting a glowing sunset and purple clouds, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, bird in flight over sunset water (descriptive title)
    A large wading bird lifts off over still water that reflects a glowing break in dark clouds. The soft green and violet palette is a quiet contrast to Farquharson's snow scenes. Species, title and date are not verified.
  • Red deer standing on a stony Highland track between heather hills and dark mountains under heavy clouds, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, deer on a Highland track beneath mountains (descriptive title)
    Deer pause on a winding stony track in a wide mountain glen. Heather slopes lead to a dark ridge at right and paler peaks beyond under heavy clouds. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Shepherd, dog and sheep on a snowy road among tall pines and thatched cottages at sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd and flock among pines and snowy cottages (descriptive title)
    A flock follows a snowy track past thatched cottages beneath tall Scots pines. Pink and gold light fills the sky behind them and distant hills rise on the horizon. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Large flock of sheep on a snowy road beside two pines under a yellow and gray sunset sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, flock on a snowy road beside two pines at dusk (descriptive title)
    A large flock gathers on a snowy hillside beneath two windswept pines while a bar of yellow light breaks through heavy clouds. Wheel ruts lead the eye along the road. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Passengers in turbans and robes boarding a sailing boat on a golden river with a distant town, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, passengers boarding a boat on a golden river (descriptive title)
    Robed figures step into a boat with a raised sail while a rowing boat and a donkey with attendants appear at left. Warm golden light covers the river and the minarets of a town beyond. Location, title and date are not verified.
  • Robed shepherd with a staff and a large flock of sheep beside a river with white sailboats, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd and flock beside a river with sailboats (descriptive title)
    A robed shepherd stands among grazing sheep on a pale riverbank while white sailboats cross the water behind him. Low desert hills and a hazy gray sky close the scene. Location, title and date are not verified.
  • Busy open-air market with seated camels, oranges and crowds in blue robes near a river with masts, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, riverside market with camels and traders (descriptive title)
    Camels rest in the foreground of a crowded market while traders sit beside baskets of oranges. Mud-brick buildings, palms and boat masts line the background. Location, title and date are not verified.
  • Man in a red bonnet riding a grey horse through shallow surf on a beach with dunes, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, rider on a grey horse along a beach (descriptive title)
    A rider in a red bonnet guides a grey horse laden with baskets through shallow waves. Pale sand, grassy dunes and a soft sky stretch along the shore. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Seated groups in robes among fallen stones and tall sandstone columns of an ancient temple, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, seated groups among ancient columned ruins (descriptive title)
    People sit and rest among fallen blocks in the sunlit courts of a columned ruin. Warm sandstone tones fill the scene under a pale sky. The site, title and date are not verified.
  • Rabbit on a footprint-marked snowy path between tall pines under a pink and gold sunset sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, rabbit on a snowy path among pines at sunset (descriptive title)
    A small rabbit sits on a snowy woodland path where footprints lead toward a glowing sky. Tall pines and bare trees frame the scene, and dry bracken shows through the snow. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Crows on a snowy farm road beside a bridge and snow-roofed barns under a pale yellow sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, crows on a snowy farm road beside barns (descriptive title)
    Crows peck on a snowy road that leads to a cluster of snow-covered barns. A stream and a small bridge sit at left beneath bare trees and a soft yellow sky. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Young woman in dark clothes resting against a grassy sand dune beside a large basket, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, young woman resting on a grassy dune (descriptive title)
    A young woman in a dark dress sits against a sunlit dune, leaning on a large wicker basket. Loose, broad brushstrokes render the dune grass and sand in yellow and green. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Single deer standing on a snowy forest path leading to a glowing red sunset among pine trunks, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, deer on a snowy forest path at sunset (descriptive title)
    A lone deer stands on a snowy track as red-gold light pours between pine trunks. A half-frozen stream with snow-capped stones crosses the foreground. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Horned sheep and a shepherd emerging from a swirling snowstorm in a gray monochrome image, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, horned sheep and shepherd in a swirling snowstorm (descriptive title)
    Horned sheep push toward the viewer through blowing snow while a shepherd stands in the haze behind. This image is a gray-toned reproduction, possibly of a larger painting. Title and date are not verified.
  • Distant snow-covered farm buildings and russet trees in a wide white winter landscape under a gray-blue sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, snowbound farmstead under a gray sky (descriptive title)
    A quiet farmstead sits in a wide snowfield, with a few russet trees as the only strong color. Soft gray-blue clouds fill the upper half of the painting. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Man with a scythe and woman binding sheaves in a golden field above a blue bay and distant mountains, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, harvesters in a coastal cornfield below distant mountains (descriptive title)
    A man cuts grain with a scythe while a woman gathers the stalks beside stooks of sheaves. A blue bay and a hazy mountain range stretch beyond the golden field. Location, title and date are not verified.
  • Sheep with heads down in a blizzard and a shepherd with two dogs sheltering by a stone wall, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep and shepherd in a blizzard by a stone wall (descriptive title)
    Sheep press forward with lowered heads through blowing snow while a shepherd and two dogs shelter behind a snow-covered wall. Muted brown and cream tones suit the harsh weather. Title and date are not verified.
  • Shepherd with a dog leading a flock down a snowy lane between bare trees glowing orange at sunset, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, shepherd leading a flock down a snowy tree-lined lane (descriptive title)
    A shepherd and dog walk behind a flock of black-faced sheep down a snow-covered lane. Bare trees arch overhead and the low sun colors the sky and stream orange. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep walking through colorful autumn birch woods past a camp with a small fire, mountains beyond, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep and a small camp in autumn woodland (descriptive title)
    Yellow birches and a red maple frame a woodland clearing where sheep move past a makeshift shelter and a small fire. Blue mountains appear in the distance. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep in a snowy pasture beside a dark wood and a thawing stream under a peach-colored winter sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep in a snowy pasture beside a wood at dusk (descriptive title)
    Sheep graze in a snowy field beside a thawing stream while dark trees close the right side of the picture. Peach and gold light spreads over distant hills. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Tall pine on a steep slope above a winding river valley at dusk, with a stag in shadow, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, pine on a steep slope above a winding river at dusk (descriptive title)
    A tall pine leans over a steep hillside while a silvery river winds through an autumn-colored valley far below. A stag stands in shadow at lower right. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Herd of cattle walking down a dusty country road toward dark trees under a pale yellow evening sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, cattle herd on a country road at dusk (descriptive title)
    A herd of cattle comes down a rutted road beneath dark trees while the sky fades from pale yellow to gray. A low hill closes the distance. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Black-faced sheep resting among purple heather on a hillside with a valley and mountains beyond, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep resting among heather on a hillside (descriptive title)
    Sheep rest on a hillside of purple heather and green turf under a soft evening sky. A river valley and blue mountains open at right. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Woman in a pink blouse and hat standing on a woodland path among bright ferns and large tree trunks, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, woman on a fern-lined woodland path (descriptive title)
    A woman in a pink blouse stands on a path lit by patches of sun between thick tree trunks, with bright green ferns on both sides. The scene is a rare summer woodland interior. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Worshippers seated in a sunlit mosque courtyard beneath a large pointed arch beside a domed fountain, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, worshippers in a mosque courtyard with a domed fountain (descriptive title)
    Groups sit on a patterned marble floor beneath a huge striped arch, with a domed ablution fountain at right. Sunlight and deep shadow structure the architecture. The building and title are not verified.
  • Flock of sheep with lowered heads in a gray blizzard and a shepherd with two dogs by a snowy wall, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, flock in a gray blizzard with shepherd and dogs (descriptive title)
    Heavy-fleeced sheep turn their heads from the wind while a shepherd and two dogs shelter by a drifted wall. Cold gray and warm brown tones capture a harsh winter storm. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Man resting on a stone ledge in a shaded vaulted passage with a basket of oranges in the foreground, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, seated man in a vaulted passage with oranges (descriptive title)
    A man in a white turban sits with folded arms beside a stone pier, while a basket of oranges sits in the sunlight before him. Arches lead to a courtyard with a donkey. Location, title and date are not verified.
  • Snow-covered boulders and a stream beneath a gold-streaked sky, with crows near a sheep lying in the snow, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, snowy stream with crows and a sheep lying in the snow (descriptive title)
    Snow-capped boulders edge a narrow stream under a violet hillside and a streak of golden light. Crows hover near a sheep lying motionless on the snow at right. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Sheep on a sunlit snowy slope with gnarled bare trees and a stone wall under a green-gold sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, sheep on a sunlit snowy slope with bare trees (descriptive title)
    Low golden light rakes across a snowy hillside where sheep graze below a dry-stone wall. Gnarled bare trees stand at right and a green-gold sky fills the horizon. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Two sheep on a snowy moor with bare birches, a fence and long tree shadows under a bright hazy sky, by Joseph Farquharson
    Joseph Farquharson, two sheep on a snowy moor in hazy winter light (descriptive title)
    Two sheep cross a wide snowy moor where bare birches cast long blue shadows. Pale hazy light glows over distant hills and a fence runs across the right side. Title, date and collection are not verified.
  • Oval portrait of a man with a large mustache wearing a blue tam o'shanter and gray jacket, attributed to Joseph Farquharson
    Portrait of a man in a blue tam, attributed to Joseph Farquharson (sitter not verified)
    An oval portrait shows a man with a full mustache in a blue tam and gray jacket against a dark background. The sitter and the attribution are not verified. Please confirm the source before treating it as a self-portrait.
  • Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1846.
  • Exhibited first work at age 16.
  • Elected a Royal Academician in 1915.
  • Known for snow-covered landscapes and sheep.
  • Painted with a muted, cool palette.

He exhibited regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy and in London.

His paintings convey a sense of tranquility and poetic beauty. He remained true to traditional realism, avoiding avant-garde movements. His work continues to be admired for its timeless aesthetic appeal.

He also painted portraits and genre scenes.

His legacy endures through his serene depictions of rural life. Many of his works are held in private collections and museums today.

“His paintings, characterized by their serene landscapes and meticulous attention to detail, continue to be admired for their beauty and technical brilliance.”

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