Sip by the Stream by Farquhar McGillivray Knowles is an 8 x 11 inch oil on board produced circa 1900 and signed in the bottom left. This quaint pastoral themed landscape emits a tranquil feeling as the viewer looks out onto an open field, void of all people or buildings. A cow drinks from a small stream in the foreground and another can be seen grazing further off in the distance. McGillivray Knowles uses saturated colour combined with muted tones to create depth in this piece. A single tree sits to the left of the composition, casting shade on the cattle.

Farquhar McGillivray Knowles’ artistic oeuvre was vast, ranging from marine studies to decorative murals. His work was celebrated for its freedom of movement and authentic atmosphere.