Dock Leaves 1813

johncrome

tree

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

leaf

charcoal drawing

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

underpainting

painting painterly

nature

watercolor

"Dock Leaves" is a painting by English artist John Crome, created in 1813. Crome, a key figure in the Norwich School of landscape painting, was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of the English countryside. This work, a study in browns and greens, focuses on the lush foliage of dock leaves in a foreground setting. The painting emphasizes the subtle nuances of light and shadow on the leaves, revealing Crome’s mastery of naturalism.