Self Portrait

Joseph Farquharson's 1885 Self-portrait captures the artist's keen eye for detail and mastery of Realism. Although best known for his snowy winter landscapes often featuring sheep at dawn or dusk, this Self-portrait reveals his personal approach to depicting himself with an emphasis on naturalistic features. Farquharson, famously nicknamed "'Frozen Mutton' Farquharson," was celebrated for landscapes in Scotland that often included animals against icy, wintry scenes, reflecting both his Scottish heritage and his skill in portraying the cold atmosphere of winter times.