Artwork
The church of San Domingos, Macau
The church of San Domingos, Macau 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 the Church of San Domingos in Macau, shown from a street-level perspective with a fortified hill in the background.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts the Church of San Domingos in Macau, shown from a street-level perspective with a fortified hill in the background.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing presents two views of the church: a simple façade and a more detailed scene from a curving street, with Monte Fort visible on the hilltop.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching, a technique evident in the varying densities of shading, to create depth and texture in the drawing.
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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