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'The Weary Waste of Snow'

Joseph Farquharson (1846–1935)

Manchester Art Gallery

'The Weary Waste of Snow'

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A snow-covered, winter landscape of desolate hills and a small, meandering stream flowing in the foreground. To the right of the stream lies a dead sheep in the snow, with two large birds flying in towards it, one about to land. Dramatic cloudy skies can be seen above. The snow-covered hills in the background are in contrast with the illuminated sky behind. A patch of bright, gold and yellow light can be seen reflected on the water, illuminated by a bright setting sun.

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

Title

'The Weary Waste of Snow'

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 122 x W 183 cm

Accession number

1898.8

Acquisition method

purchased from Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd, 1898

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

artist's inscription : : blc : artist's name : J. Farquharson

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Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 3JL England

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Joseph Farquharson

1846–1935

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