Artwork
The market outside the church of S. Domingos, Macau
The market outside the church of S. 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. The market outside the church of S.
About this work
Overview
The market outside the church of S. Domingos, Macau is a drawing depicting a lively scene outside a church in Macau.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a market and street beside the church's railings, with vendors, food stalls, and people engaged in daily activities, including a barber and customer, conveying a sense of community.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching to create the drawing, a technique that involves layering hatching lines to achieve texture and shading.
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 market outside the church of San Domingos, Macau
The street market outside the church of S. Domingos, Macau
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Market outside the church of S. Domingos, Macau
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