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John Crome
John Crome (1768–1821): Norfolk Son, Pioneer of Romantic Landscape 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 Norwich, United Kingdom (1768), Crome’s journey was one of remarkable self-education and dedication, rising from humble beginnings to become a respected landscape…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Crome's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Crome's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
