Artwork
A Chinese figure carrying a child and a basket
A Chinese figure carrying a child and a basket is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 13 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a Chinese man carrying a child on his back and a basket in front of him.
About this work
George Chinnery made a drawing in 1843. It shows a Chinese man with a basket in front and a child on his back. The child wears a cap over head and neck.
The basket sits low in front of the man. This gives the scene a quiet, everyday feel. The cap on the child hints at the sun’s strength.
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Overview
This drawing depicts a Chinese man carrying a child on his back and a basket in front of him.
Subject & Meaning
The man's burden is balanced between the basket and the child, suggesting a everyday, possibly labor-related scene. The child's cap implies protection from the sun, hinting at outdoor activity.
Technique & Style
The work is a drawing, a medium that allows for detailed observation and rendering of the subject.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created by George Chinnery in 1843.
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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