Artwork
Tanka boats in the Praya Grande, Macau
Tanka boats in the Praya Grande, Macau is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tanka boats in the Praya Grande, Macau is a drawing depicting a row of boats in shallow water near the shore, with a church visible in the background.
Subject & Meaning
The boats are identified as Tanka boats, associated with a particular ethnic group in Macau, suggesting the drawing documents a specific aspect of local culture.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs techniques such as cross-hatching, a method used to create shading and texture, aligning it with artistic traditions that focus on everyday scenes and detailed representation.
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.
The Praya Grande, Macau, from S. Pedro fort
A drawing of the Praya Grande, Macau, with figures beaching a Tanka boat and other craft in the bay
Waterside houses below Penha Hill, Macau
The church and convent of S. Francisco, Macau, from across the bay
Tanka boats and boatpeople on the beach by the sea wall, Macau
The A-Ma Temple, Macau
The convent and church of S. Francisco, Macau, seen from across the bay
A Tanka boat with two boatwomen
Governor's House, and part of the Praya Grande and Penha Hill