Artwork
Buildings on the Praya Grande, Macau, with two studies of a Westerner
Buildings on the Praya Grande, Macau, with two studies of a Westerner 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. This drawing depicts a scene from Macau's Praya Grande, captured from the 'Franciscan Green' looking west.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a scene from Macau's Praya Grande, captured from the 'Franciscan Green' looking west. It features architectural details and a figure study.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows 'the forty-pillared house' on the corner, with additional sketches of its balconies. It also includes studies of a Westerner, likely related to a larger composition.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth in the drawing, demonstrating a technique common in detailed observational works.
Context
The drawing corresponds to part of an oil painting of the Praya Grande, now in the HSBC collection, suggesting a connection between the drawing and the larger painting.
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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Three drawings of buildings on the Praya Grande, Macau
The church of San Domingos, Macau
Buildings in Macau
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The church of San Domingos, Macau, seen from behind the precinct wall
The Praya Grande, Macau, with studies of a boatwoman and a rowing boat
The church of S. Francisco and the adjacent fort, Macau