Artwork
A village street, Bengal
A village street, Bengal is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A pencil drawing by George Chinnery depicts a street scene in Bengal, featuring worn houses and Indian figures.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a tranquil street with overgrown walls and ruinous dwellings, inhabited by a few Indian figures, capturing a moment in everyday life.
Technique & Style
Rendered in pencil, the drawing showcases Chinnery's observational skill and attention to detail in capturing the textures and atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
The drawing was likely brought by Chinnery from Calcutta to Macau in 1825, with a date inscribed on the back, 'Canton October 2nd 1827', suggesting it was annotated later.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Chinnery (Chinese: 錢納利; 5 January 1774 – 30 May 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, especially India and southern China.
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