Artwork
Macau, looking south-west along the peninsula
Macau, looking south-west along the peninsula is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 19 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts Macau from a vantage point on the peninsula's north-eastern hills, capturing the landscape and buildings in detail.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts Macau from a vantage point on the peninsula's north-eastern hills, capturing the landscape and buildings in detail.
Subject & Meaning
The scene looks south-west towards Penha Hill, with the Praya Grande on the left and the hills of mainland China in the distance, conveying the area's geography.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a technique known as cross-hatching and continues onto a supplementary piece of paper attached to the right, indicating the artist's desire to encompass the full 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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