Dr William Crotch Art

1775-1847

Dr. William Crotch was born on July 5, 1775, Norwich. He was a composer and organist and he showed early musical talent as a child prodigy. He was most famous for probably being the composer of the Westminster Chimes played by Big Ben each time it strikes the hour. In 1797, he became Heather Professor of Music at Oxford University and acquired a doctorate in music in 1799. John Malchair, the musician and artist, became a friend whilst he was in Oxford and so with his guidance Crotch took up sketching. He also took Malchair's habit of recording the date and time of his picture passing this habit to John Constable upon meeting him in London in 1805. He became the first Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, a post he held for ten years until he resigned. His works are well represented in many public and private collections. The Tate holds three of his works. He spent his last years at Taunton, Somerset, where he died on December 29, 1847.

Dr William CrotchEarly English watercolour of cottage on lane in Pirbright Constable Contemporary

$633Sale Price|20% Off

Early English watercolour of cottage on lane in Pirbright Constable Contemporary

By Dr William Crotch

Located in Harkstead, GB

A very attractive view of a rural lane in Pirbright by this highly collectable artist who was a contemporary and friend of John Constable. Dr William Crotch (1775-1847) Mr Pear's House at Pirbright from the Turnpike Signed with initials on reverse and inscribed as title and additionally " Thunder about/ 1 pm" watercolour and pencil 4 x 6½ inches without frame 11 x 13 inches with frame William Crotch (5 July 1775 – 29 December 1847) was an English composer and organist. According to the British musicologist Nicholas Temperley, Crotch was "a child prodigy without parallel in the history of music", and was certainly the most distinguished English musician in his day. Crotch was a professional musician, becoming the first Principal of the Royal Academy of Music...

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Early 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Dr William CrotchDr William Crotch 1832 Eton College Chapel watercolour Public School Windsor, 1832

$2,410

Dr William Crotch 1832 Eton College Chapel watercolour Public School Windsor

By Dr William Crotch

Located in London, GB

To see our other views of Eton College, Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. Dr William Crotch (1775-1847) Eton College Chapel 13x20cm Pencil and colour wash Extensively inscribed to reverse Dated 10.20am August 1 1832 Provenance: Spink, King Street, London Composer and organist (a child prodigy, playing the organ of the Chapel Royal at the age of three-and-a-half) Crotch is most famous for probably beint the composter of the Westminster Chimes - struck by Big Ben inter alia. In 1797 he became Heatehr Professor of Music at Oxford University, becoming DMus in 1799. John Malchair, the musician and artist, became a friend whilst he was in Oxford, and so with his guidance Crotch took up sketching. He also took Malchair's habit of recording the date and time of his picture passing this habit to John Constable upon meeting him in London in 1805. He became first Principal of the Royal Academy of Music...

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1830s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor

Kind of CyanMalibu Pine Sea View, Blue Tones California Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype, Paper, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Malibu Pine Sea View, Blue Tones California Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype, Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Stunning image of a breezy "Malibu Pine Sea View". Details: + Title: Malibu Pine Sea View + Year: 2025 + Edition Size: 50...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

Benjamin HaughtonThistledown - Finely Detailed 19th Century English Woodland Landscape Painting, 1897

$4,134

H 19 in W 24 in D 3 in

Thistledown - Finely Detailed 19th Century English Woodland Landscape Painting

Located in Gerrards Cross, GB

‘Thistledown’ by Benjamin Haughton (1865-1924). Signed by the artist and dated 1897, the painting is newly professionally conserved and presented i...

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Late 19th Century Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor

Kind of CyanFoamy Clouds Diptych in Blue, Stormy Sky Scene, Handmade Cyanotype Print, Paper, 2023

$730

H 40 in W 55.2 in

Foamy Clouds Diptych in Blue, Stormy Sky Scene, Handmade Cyanotype Print, Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype diptych of foamy gorgeous clouds. Details: + Title: Floating Clouds Diptych + Year: 2023 + Edition Size: 20 + Stamped and ...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...

Doug PattersonIndia Watercolour RCA Architect Painting Palace Udaipur Lake Travel Orange Blues, 1990

$620

H 8.47 in W 9.65 in

India Watercolour RCA Architect Painting Palace Udaipur Lake Travel Orange Blues

Located in Norfolk, GB

There is something compelling about drawings and sketches made by architects. Loose and full of life this delicious little study, made on the spot, beautifully captures the essence of place. Made during one of Patterson's early tours to India it shows the gloriously majestic Palace Museum in Udaipur, Rajasthan, which sits on the highest point overlooking Lake Pichola and the City. The delicate wash of terracottas, pinks and reds offers us the feel of sun on the old stones. India Palace Museum (Udaipur), watercolour & pencil on paper, image 9.5cm x 14cm, framed 21.5cm x 24.5cm, Artist Stamp, signed in pencil bottom left, 1990 Doug Patterson...

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1990s Contemporary Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Pencil

Pierre NeveuMenton French Riviera Rooftops Seascape Pastel Pierre Neveu, 1983

$929

H 19.75 in W 25.75 in

Menton French Riviera Rooftops Seascape Pastel Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Menton French Riviera Rooftops Seascape Pastel Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel on thick paper, unframed Size (H...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Pastel

Kind of CyanVenice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Engraving, Etching, Monotype

Pierre NeveuProvence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu, 1982

$943

H 19.75 in W 25.75 in

Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75 x 25.75 inches ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Dr William Crotch Art

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Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Pierre NeveuCucuron Provence Village Rooftops Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu, 1983

$992

H 21.25 in W 29.25 in

Cucuron Provence Village Rooftops Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Cucuron Provence Village Rooftops Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 21.75 x 29.25...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Francois PascalLandscape in Provence Watercolor Painting by Francois Pascal, circa 1940, circa 1940

$1,800

H 19.13 in W 28.38 in D 1.57 in

Landscape in Provence Watercolor Painting by Francois Pascal, circa 1940

Located in Atlanta, GA

Step into the serene charm of southern France with this captivating watercolor landscape artwork by François Pascal (France, 19th century–1948). Expertly painted on paper, this work ...

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1940s Academic Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor

Maurice LambertArchitecture Sketches Study Drawing, Romane Church in France by Maurice Lambert, Late 19th Century

$2,850

H 27.56 in W 40.94 in D 0.82 in

Architecture Sketches Study Drawing, Romane Church in France by Maurice Lambert

Located in Atlanta, GA

Architectural Study for the Restoration of Saint-Pierre Church in Avon, France. This unique architectural study was created as part of a church renovation project in a suburb of Pari...

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Late 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Pencil

CassardMid Century Santa Cruz, California Figurative Vintage Boardwalk Scene, 1944, 1944

$1,500

H 19 in W 28.75 in D 1 in

Mid Century Santa Cruz, California Figurative Vintage Boardwalk Scene, 1944

Located in Soquel, CA

A lively and detailed mid-1940's vintage boardwalk scene of Santa Cruz, California by California artist Cassard (20th Century), 1944. This figurative...

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1940s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Henri Clamen1930s French Barbizon School Watercolour of a Church in a Lansdscape.

$272Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.65 in W 6.5 in

1930s French Barbizon School Watercolour of a Church in a Lansdscape.

By Henri Clamen

Located in Cotignac, FR

French Barbizon School watercolour on paper view of a church tower in a landscape by Henri Clamen. The painting is unsigned but was acquired from the artist's atelier with other sign...

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Early 20th Century Barbizon School Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pencil

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