1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Sandy Bank is a 1820 oil by John Crome, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a sandy bank as its central feature. The bank is covered in greenery and shrubs, with a few trees visible in the background. The sky above is cloudy and grey, which adds to the overall sense of calmness. The artist has used oil paint to create this piece, which is evident in the texture and depth of the colors. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The Scottish National Gallery holds this painting, which is a great place to learn more about John Crome's work and the techniques he used, such as chiaroscuro.
John Crome, once known as Old Crome to distinguish him from his artist son John Berney Crome, was an English landscape painter of the Romantic era, one of the principal artists and founding members of the Norwich School of painters.
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