With Riverbank, Sun & Shadow, Victoria Crowe (b. 1945) offers a richly layered vision of a wooded landscape, where light and shadow intertwine across water and foliage. Tall trees stretch upwards, their reflections mirrored in the still surface below, creating a complex interplay of depth and texture. The painting captures a moment of quiet observation, drawing the viewer into the transient beauty of the natural world. Crowe’s sensitive handling of tone and detail reflects her deep engagement with landscape, a recurring theme throughout her career. While she is known for a wide-ranging practice, including portraiture and interiors, her landscapes often stand out for their contemplative atmosphere. Living and working in the Scottish Borders and Venice, she brings a personal connection to nature that resonates through this immersive and poetic scene.

Victoria Crowe OBE ARSA RSW FRSE, born 1945

Born in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, Crowe studied from 1961 to 1965 at Kingston School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. She has lived in Scotland since 1968, when Sir Robin Philipson invited her to become a part-time lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art, where she has taught ever since. She lives in the Borders with her artist husband, Mike Walton. A painter of still lifes, interiors and landscapes, she is also an accomplished portrait painter. Among her sitters have been the Earls of Wemyss and March, Tam Dalyell MP, Tom Morgan, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and Tom Johnston, Principal of Heriot-Watt University.
Crowe's work, whether oil painting, watercolour or drawing, is instantly recognizable. Her distinctive palette and themes have been enriched by visits to Italy, Madeira, Egypt and India.