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John Berney CromeWooded landscape
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John Berney Crome (1794–1842) was a notable English landscape painter associated with the Norwich School of painters, an influential regional art movement in 19th-century England. He was born in Norwich in 1794, the son of John Crome (1768–1821), also known as "Old Crome," a founding member of the Norwich School. Under his father's guidance, John Berney Crome received early training in the arts, eventually developing a style that was both a continuation of and a departure from his father's legacy.
Crome specialized in landscapes and marine scenes, often drawing inspiration from the Norfolk countryside and the waterways of the English coast. His works are known for their atmospheric quality, delicate use of color, and sensitivity to natural light. Although not as widely celebrated as his father during his lifetime, Crome’s work has gained recognition for its technical skill and its contribution to the English Romantic landscape tradition.
He exhibited frequently at the Norwich Society of Artists, where he also served as president, and showed works at the Royal Academy and the British Institution in London. His later years were marked by financial troubles, but his artistic legacy remains tied to the beauty of the English landscape and the vision of the Norwich School.
Description of a Painting: Figures by a Pond under a Tree
In one of John Berney Crome’s tranquil landscape scenes, we find a secluded pond bordered by gentle foliage and a cluster of tall, leafy trees. The painting is bathed in soft, diffused light, suggesting either a late summer afternoon or early morning mist. The trees arch gracefully over the water, their reflections shimmering on the calm surface of the pond.
Beneath one of the larger trees, near the bank, sit two small figures—possibly a man and a child or two companions—engaged in quiet conversation or simple rest. Their forms are not overly detailed, blending slightly into the natural surroundings, reinforcing the serenity of the scene. Their presence adds a human dimension to the otherwise untouched landscape, suggesting themes of peace, reflection, and the enduring connection between humans and nature.
Crome's skill is evident in the texture of the tree bark, the play of light through the leaves, and the subtle gradations of green, brown, and blue throughout the composition. This work, like many of his, captures not just the physical likeness of the English countryside but its mood—calm, contemplative, and timeless.
The measurements without frame are 37 x 30.5 cm
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- Creator:John Berney Crome (1794 - 1842, English, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: b31stDibs: LU2841216459702
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