Attributed to William Henry Crome (1806 - 1873). Immerse yourself in the peaceful serenity of the 19th century British seaside as you admire the artist's subject matter, intricate detail and masterful brushstrokes. Lovely picture of coastal scene bears the taste of early Romanticism movement in visual art. The painting is titled and inscribed on the reverse in ink and bears exhibition number. This painting is framed with 19th century golden gesso frame. Comes from the private collection. Oil painting on wooden panel, signed, framed.
Size app.: 23.2 x 33 cm (roughly 9.1 x 13 in), frame is 48.5 x 57.5 cm (roughly 19.1 x 22.6 in). Very good condition with wear and craquelure at close look, age wear. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 4.3 kg is going to measure 7 kg packed for shipment.
W. H. Crome was the 3rd son of John Crome, one of the founders of the Norwich school. William would have assisted his father in the studio at the age of 15. In 1826 William Henry was sufficiently competent to exhibit a painting entitled A View at Costessey, Norfolk, at the British institution. At the Age of 24 William was beginning to look towards one of the Old Masters – Claude Lorraine, for influence. This influence can be identified in many of his Scottish scenes painted around 1830. William also traveled around the European continent.