The Farm House (after 1813)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"The Farm House," a serene painting by Joseph Farington, invites the viewer into a tranquil pastoral scene, portrayed with an air of delicate nostalgia after 1813. This artwork depicts a timeless rural setting, centered around an attractively aged farmhouse. The detailed rendering highlights the textured surfaces of the building's timeworn stone and wood, which hint at the farmhouse's storied past and enduring presence.In the foreground, a cow leisurely grazes, contributing to the peaceful ambiance. Adjacent to the cow, a figure — possibly a farmer or a passerby — leans against the fence in quiet contemplation, further emphasizing the painting’s calm and thoughtful mood. Off to the right, a small group of sheep enriches the composition, adding life to the gentle domestic landscape.In the distance, faint outlines of trees and rolling hills fade into the soft, cloudy sky, suggesting the expansiveness of the rural landscape beyond the immediate surroundings. Farington's skillful use of light and shadow plays across the scene, imparting a sense of the time of day and weather conditions, possibly the warm light of early afternoon under a clearing sky."The Farm House" is a fine example of Farington's ability to capture both the physical beauty and the emotional resonance of the English countryside, offering a peaceful escape into nature's embrace.
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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.