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The Poringland Oak
Painting ID:: 40660
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John Crome
The Poringland Oak
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c.1818-20
Oil on canvas
125x10cm
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Mousehold Heath, Norwich
Painting ID:: 94475
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John Crome
Mousehold Heath, Norwich
circa 1818-1820
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 109,8 x 181 cm
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John Crome
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English Romantic Painter,
1768-1821
was an artist in the Romantic era. Born in the English city of Norwich, John Crome is also known as Old Crome to distinguish him from his son, John Berney Crome, who was also a well-known artist. The son of a weaver, he was apprenticed to a coach painter or sign painter. It is said that he acquired his skills by copying Gainsboroughs and Hobbemas owned by Thomas Harvey of Old Catton, his patron from 1790. The two main influences on his style are considered Dutch 17th century painting and Wilson. Crome went on to become the founder of the Norwich school of painters, of which John Sell Cotman is another famous member. He worked both in watercolour and oil. His oil paintings alone number in excess of 300. Many can be seen at major galleries around the world, including the Tate Gallery and the Royal Academy, but he is also well represented in Norwich itself. He also produced etchings and taught art. One of his pupils was James Stark. Crome's Broad and nearby Crome's Farm. |
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