Yon Yellow Sunset Dying in the West 

Joseph Farquharson captured "Yon Yellow Sunset Dying in the West" with oils, presenting a flock of sheep at day’s end. The setting sun, a powerful symbol across cultures, speaks of closure but also promises a new dawn. Consider the sheep— historically, they are potent symbols of innocence and sacrifice, as the "Lamb of God" motif present throughout the history of art and religion. This imagery triggers deeply embedded cultural memories. Think back to classical art, and the pastoral scenes, where the shepherd, like Moses, leads and protects. Farquharson echoes this, evoking a sense of timeless guardianship. These cyclical symbols are repeated and reimagined, constantly tapping into our collective subconscious. The setting sun, in its melancholic beauty, speaks of cycles, not only in nature but in our own emotional landscapes, a timeless dialogue between the viewer and the canvas.