Dr William Crotch Paintings
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.
Early 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Paintings
Watercolor, Pencil, Paper
1970s Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pencil, Board, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Paper, Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil
1990s Contemporary Dr William Crotch Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper, Pencil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Watercolor, Pencil, Paper
1970s Realist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Ink
1980s Realist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1970s Realist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Ink
1970s Realist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1930s Modern Dr William Crotch Paintings
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
1960s Folk Art Dr William Crotch Paintings
Paper, Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen, Color Pencil
1940s Expressionist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
1970s Realist Dr William Crotch Paintings
Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Ink