Artwork
An ox and cart outside a Bengal village dwelling
An ox and cart outside a Bengal village dwelling is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicting a rural scene in Bengal, featuring a thatched dwelling surrounded by vegetation and an ox resting beside a cart.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicting a rural scene in Bengal, featuring a thatched dwelling surrounded by vegetation and an ox resting beside a cart.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures everyday life in a Bengal village, presenting a tranquil atmosphere and highlighting the relationship between the natural environment and rural habitation.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases the artist's use of cross-hatching, a technique that creates detailed textures and shading, contributing to the overall sense of depth and realism in the scene.
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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