John Crome

“ Your doing the same by the sky, making parts broad and of a good shape, that they may come in with your composition, forming one grand plan of light and shade, this must always please a good eye and keep the attention of the spectator and give delight to every one. Trifles in Nature must be overlooked that we may have our feelings raised by seeing the whole picture at a glance, not knowing how or why we are so charmed. ”

“ I believe most of those who visit them whistle the same note. So much for the French Artists.
“I hope they will arrive safe. Our happiness would be made complete if your tongue could be heard amongst us. ”