Artwork
A sandy hollow
A sandy hollow is an oil painting by John Crome. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
A sandy hollow is an oil painting by John Crome, created around 1804. The work is a landscape painting held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a sandy hollow under a dark sky, with a color palette dominated by shades of brown and gray, and greenery visible in the distance. The scene's moody atmosphere is characteristic of the work.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of volume and depth, contributing to the overall moodiness of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
