Dr William Crotch Art
Dr. William Crotch was born on July 5, 1775, Norwich. He was a composer and organist and he showed early musical talent as a child prodigy. He was most famous for probably being the composer of the Westminster Chimes played by Big Ben each time it strikes the hour. In 1797, he became Heather Professor of Music at Oxford University and acquired a doctorate in music in 1799. John Malchair, the musician and artist, became a friend whilst he was in Oxford and so with his guidance Crotch took up sketching. He also took Malchair's habit of recording the date and time of his picture passing this habit to John Constable upon meeting him in London in 1805. He became the first Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, a post he held for ten years until he resigned. His works are well represented in many public and private collections. The Tate holds three of his works. He spent his last years at Taunton, Somerset, where he died on December 29, 1847.
Early 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Art
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
1830s Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Watercolor
2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Dr William Crotch Art
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper
2010s Contemporary Dr William Crotch Art
Pastel, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil
Late 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Art
Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Late 19th Century Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Watercolor, Paper
1940s Academic Dr William Crotch Art
Watercolor
2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
A serene woodland bathes in dappled sunlight. Tall trees cast shadows across a winding road and the grass, while streaks of light add a sense of peace to the sc...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Paper, Watercolor
Late 19th Century Academic Dr William Crotch Art
Tempera
2010s Contemporary Dr William Crotch Art
Pastel, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil
2010s Realist Dr William Crotch Art
Paper, Watercolor


