The Lime Kiln

John Crome (1768 - 1821)

Eltham Palace

1805 - 1806

A dark atmospheric landscape with a house to the left and the kiln emitting a strong yellow light in the middle. The picture was part of Courtauld's collection when he moved to Eltham Palace and was integral to the design of the Dining Room.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 51 x 75 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £26334 ( Total: £52,250)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: Sotheby's

Provenance

Thomas Churchyard; 1878 Mrs Temple-Silver, 1920 Hon. Captain Charles Hanbury-Tracey; 1923 Major Sir Stephen L Courtauld and then by descent.

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