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B. 1769. D. 1821.

John Crome, commonly called Old Crome, to distinguish him
from younger painters of the name and family, was born at Norwich
where his father kept a public-house, December 21st, 1769, and
was brought up as a coach—painter; this occupation, however,
he soon forsook for that of a drawing master, devoting his
leisure time to making sketches in oil colours, chiefly in the
vicinity of his native city. The materials of Crome’s pictures.
are generally exceedingly simple, but he has often produced an
admirable effect with them. He exhibited occasionally at the
Royal Academy in London; twelve of his works were hung
between the years 1807 and 1818 inclusive; all of these were
“ views ” or “landscapes" with one exception, in 1809, when he
exhibited a “Blacksmith’s shop.” In 1803 he and other young
artists and amateurs founded “The Norwich Society of Artists.”
Their first exhibition was held in 1805, and at this twenty-three
works were contributed. by John Creme. In 1810 he Was made
President of this Society. He died at Norwich in 1821.