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John Crome
A Norfolk Son: The Life and Art of John Crome John Crome, affectionately known as “Old Crome” to distinguish him from his artist son, stands as a pivotal figure in British art history—a founder and leading light of the celebrated Norwich School. Born in 1768 in the bustling market town of Norwich, Norfolk, Crome’s journey was one of remarkable self-education and dedication, rising from humble beginnings to become a respected landscape
painter who captured the very essence of his beloved East Anglian countryside. His father, a weaver, instilled a strong work ethic, but it was an apprenticeship with house, coach, and sign painter Francis Whisler that first nurtured Crome’s artistic inclinations, providing him with foundational skills in design and color. This practical training proved invaluable as he began to explore his passion for depicting the natural world around…
