Lodore Rocks & fall front view
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We are delighted to present “Lodore Rocks & Fall, Front View,” a captivating ink drawing by English artist Joseph Farington. This serene composition transports the viewer to a picturesque scene nestled in the heart of nature's embrace.In Farington’s piece, the viewer’s eyes are first drawn to the dramatic waterfall cascading through a rugged rocky landscape. This natural spectacle is set against a breathtaking backdrop of towering cliffs and lush, dense foliage that epitomizes the romantic wilderness. The presence of a quaint stone bridge arching gracefully over a tranquil stream adds an element of serene harmony to the landscape. Nearby, a rustic cottage tucked amongst the trees suggests a peaceful retreat from the world.Adding life to the scene are cattle grazing leisurely near the riverbank— a testament to the tranquil coexistence of nature and rural life. The foreground is framed by delicate, detailed foliage, with a prominent, finely sketched tree on the right creating depth and emphasizing the scale of the natural elements surrounding it.Joseph Farington’s masterful control of ink lends a soft yet precise quality to the drawing, capturing both the grandeur and the subtlety of the English countryside with a poetic finesse.
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Joseph Farington RA was an 18th-century English landscape painter and diarist.
Born in Leigh, Lancashire, Farington was the second of seven sons of William Farington and Esther Gilbody. His father was the rector of Warrington and vicar of Leigh. Three of his brothers—William, Henry, and Richard—were "employed in the naval service of the East India Company". Edward died of yellow fever when he was 32. Robert attended Brasenose College and became vicar of St George in the East, London (whose advowson was held by Brasenose). George Farington became a painter, like Joseph himself.