Farington, Joseph

1747–1821

Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain

Born: 1747, Leigh

Died: 1821, Church of St James, Didsbury

Gender: male

Occupations

diarist

artist

painter

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Biography

Farington came from a prosperous Lancashire family, entered the RA Schools in 1768, and studied under Richard Wilson, whom he probably assisted. He painted in oils, but is better known for lively topographical pen and wash drawings, executed during sketching tours in England, Scotland, and France.

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