Artwork
A blacksmith lighting a pipe from his furnace
A blacksmith lighting a pipe from his furnace 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
A blacksmith lighting a pipe from his furnace is a drawing by George Chinnery, depicting a man pausing in his work to smoke.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a blacksmith with a portable furnace and equipment, including cylindrical bellows, capturing a moment of everyday life as he lights his pipe from the furnace flame.
Technique & Style
The drawing likely employs techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve its visual effects, characteristic of Chinnery's work.
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.
