Artwork
The Praya Grande, Macau, looking east across the bay
The Praya Grande, Macau, looking east across the bay 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.
About this work
Overview
The Praya Grande, Macau, is a drawing depicting a bay view of Macau from a beach vantage point, capturing the urban landscape and a prominent fort.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Macau's Praya Grande bay, emphasizing the contrast between the natural bay and the imposing man-made structures, including S. Pedro fort, which anchors the composition's right side.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely drawn intersecting lines to achieve shading and depth, adding richness to the architectural and natural elements.
Context
Created from a direct observation point on the beach, the work reflects the artist's interest in capturing the interplay of Macau's built environment with its natural setting.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for this drawing, beyond its depiction of Macau's landscape.
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.
Houses on the Praya Grande, Macau, looking north-east
The convent and church of S. Francisco, Macau, seen from across the bay
The Praya Grande, Macau, with studies of a boatwoman and a rowing boat
Tanka boats in the Praya Grande, Macau
The bay, Macau, with the church and fort of S. Francisco
Macau with the church of S. Lourenço
The Praya Grande, Macau
The church and convent of S. Francisco, Macau, from across the bay
The fort of S. Pedro, Macau
The Praya Grande, Macau, from S. Pedro fort
Buildings flanking the Inner Harbour, Macau