Artwork
A blacksmith at his anvil
A blacksmith at his anvil 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
George Chinnery made this drawing in 1825. It shows a blacksmith at work, hammer raised over his anvil. You can see a pot, baskets, and a sledgehammer nearby. Smoke rises from a furnace in the background.
This was made in the Romantic era. Artists then liked scenes of everyday life and strong feelings.
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Overview
A drawing by George Chinnery depicts a blacksmith at work, created in 1825.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a blacksmith bending over his anvil with a raised hammer, surrounded by everyday objects like a cooking pot, baskets, and a sledgehammer, with smoke rising from a furnace in the background.
Context
Produced during the Romantic era, the drawing reflects the period's interest in scenes of everyday life and evoking strong emotions.
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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