Artwork
Buildings in Macau
Buildings in Macau is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Buildings in Macau is a drawing depicting a street scene with a high wall.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a partly ruinous wall beside a street leading uphill, capturing a moment from everyday life in Macau. The state of the wall suggests the passage of time and the wear and tear of urban environments.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs the technique of cross-hatching, a method used to create shading and texture through layered hatching lines.
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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