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.

Artist: Dr William Crotch

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

$624Sale 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

$2,377

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 CyanMystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print, 2025

$420

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in

Mystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Exquisite landscape of a "Mystic Louisiana Marsh". Details: + Title: Mystic Louisiana Marsh + Year: 2025 + Edition Size:...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

Kind of CyanDark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape, 2023

$420

H 40 in W 28 in

Dark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Dark Beach Sunrise" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying beautiful sunrise reflection on the beach. Details: + Titl...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Lithograph, Paper

Aaron Edwin Penley19th Century Loch Tay Scottish Landscape in Watercolor on Paper, 1872

$2,150

H 16 in W 26 in D 3 in

19th Century Loch Tay Scottish Landscape in Watercolor on Paper

By Aaron Edwin Penley

Located in Soquel, CA

19th Century Loch Tay Scottish Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Masterful Scottish watercolor landscape of Loch Tay with boats and small figures on the short by Aaron Edwin Penley (E...

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1870s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Pierre NeveuMenton French Riviera Rooftops Seascape Pastel Pierre Neveu, 1983

$916

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 CyanBlustery Clouds, Stormy Sky Landscape, Blue Tones, Extra Large Cyanotype, Paper, 2020

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Blustery Clouds, Stormy Sky Landscape, Blue Tones, Extra Large Cyanotype, Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Blustery Clouds" is an cyanotype of the semi-abstract patterns of clouds in the sky after a storm. Details: + Title: Blu...

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2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Etching, Lithograph

Yves BrayerRow of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles, 1946

$2,109Sale Price|30% Off

H 13.78 in W 16.15 in

Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles

By Yves Brayer

Located in London, GB

'Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles', Provence, watercolour and pencil on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1946). A line of Plane trees greets visitors to almost every vi...

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1940s Expressionist Dr William Crotch Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

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

$611

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

August F. BiehleFarm Landscape, Zoar, Ohio, American Modern, Gouache on Paper, Signed, C. 1923, c. 1923

$3,000

H 17 in W 23 in

Farm Landscape, Zoar, Ohio, American Modern, Gouache on Paper, Signed, C. 1923

By August F. Biehle

Located in Beachwood, OH

August Frederick Biehle (1885-1979) Farm Landscape, Zoar, c. 1923 Gouache, litho crayon and graphite on paper Signed lower right 14 x 19 inches 17 x 23 inches, framed A versatile pa...

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1920s American Modern Dr William Crotch Art

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Crayon, Gouache, Graphite

Sandy LitchfieldLatent, 2024

$1,650

H 19 in W 15 in D 1.5 in

Latent

By Sandy Litchfield

Located in New York, NY

Sandy Litchfield’s "Latent" reflects her signature approach of transforming landscapes into lyrical, abstracted visions. Drawing from memory, walking, and direct observation, Litchfi...

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2010s Contemporary Dr William Crotch Art

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Pastel, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Vic RoschkovEmerging Earth, Original Painting, 2026

$750

H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.1 in

Emerging Earth, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting explores the meditative stillness of a foggy morning. Artist Vic Roschkov uses a muted palette to blur the lines between sky and earth, creating a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor

Pierre NeveuProvence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu, 1982

$938

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

Alberto ProsdocimiWatercolor "Island of Torcello with Devil's Bridge," Alberto Prosdocimi, '900, inizio '900

$4,701

H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 0.12 in

Watercolor "Island of Torcello with Devil's Bridge," Alberto Prosdocimi, '900

Located in Vicenza, VI

Artwork by Alberto Prosdocimi (1852-1925) "Island of Torcello with Devil's Bridge," from the early 1900s. Watercolor on cardboard, measuring 46 x 80 cm. The work is set in a coeval ...

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Early 1900s Realist Dr William Crotch Art

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Watercolor

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