A Barge with a Wounded Soldier 

John Crome’s painting, "A Barge with a Wounded Soldier", is an evocative scene depicting a barge laden with men and barrels. The landscape is dominated by a large, billowing cloud in a muted sky, giving the scene a sense of foreboding. This work exemplifies Crome's mastery of depicting atmospheric effects and capturing the drama of everyday life, a hallmark of the Norwich School of painting to which he belonged. The presence of a wounded soldier on the barge adds a poignant element to the composition, suggesting a recent battle or conflict.