A Norfolk Visionary: The Life and Art of Robert Ladbrooke Robert Ladbrooke, born in Norwich in 1768, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of British landscape painting, inextricably linked to the rise of the celebrated Norwich School. His story is one of humble beginnings blossoming into artistic leadership, a testament to dedication and a deep connection to his native Norfolk countryside. Apprenticed at a young age to an artist and printer named White, Ladbrooke’s early years instilled in him both technical skill and a practical understanding of image-making – foundations that woul…