Artwork
A Cornish Valley
A Cornish Valley is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist David Farquharson. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
A Cornish Valley is an oil painting by David Farquharson, dated to 1902, and part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful Cornish landscape characterized by rolling hills, a distant valley, and grazing cows. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by a winding path, flanked by vegetation, leading through the valley.
Technique & Style
Farquharson employed a predominantly green palette with brown and yellow accents. The artist's manipulation of light and shadow, akin to chiaroscuro techniques, creates depth and a soft, hazy gray sky that envelops the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1902, the painting is currently housed at the Scottish National Gallery, with no detailed provenance provided prior to its inclusion in the gallery's collection.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the work reflects late 19th to early 20th-century landscape painting's emphasis on capturing natural light and serene, rural settings.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is marked by its presence in a national gallery, though its broader impact on the art historical canon or influence on subsequent artists is not explicitly defined.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Farquharson (1839–1907) was an artist, born in Blairgowrie and Rattray.
