Artwork
A Chinese figure on a hillside
A Chinese figure on a hillside is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The work is a drawing that portrays a Chinese male figure lying on a slope, his long braid, or queue, trailing along the ground behind him.
About this work
Overview
The work is a drawing that portrays a Chinese male figure lying on a slope, his long braid, or queue, trailing along the ground behind him.
Subject & Meaning
The reclining posture and the extended queue suggest a moment of rest or contemplation, emphasizing the relationship between the figure and the natural landscape.
Technique & Style
Executed in drawing medium, the piece relies on line work to delineate the figure’s form and the contours of the hillside, creating a simple yet clear composition.
History & Provenance
Details regarding the drawing’s creation date, artist, and ownership history are not provided.
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.
