1804
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Old Orford Church and Mill, Suffolk is a 1804 oil by John Crome, depicting Windmill, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a windmill on the left and a church on the right. The windmill, with its wooden structure and rotating blades, stands against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a small stream runs through the landscape, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. The artist's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The windmill, in particular, is rendered with great detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the play of light and shadow on its wooden surfaces. This painting is reminiscent of the works of John Crome, an English artist known for his landscapes.
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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