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A Chinese junk with others in the distance
A Chinese junk with others in the distance 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.
About this work
This is a drawing of a Chinese junk seen from the back. It shows other junks in the distance and smaller boats nearby.
The artist made this on July 3, 1833 while stationed in China. George Chinnery was known for his careful studies of ships and daily life.
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Overview
This drawing depicts a Chinese junk viewed from the stern, accompanied by other junks in the distance to the right and smaller vessels to the left.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a Chinese junk, emphasizing its stern view, with the inclusion of other watercraft suggesting a scene of everyday maritime activity in 19th-century China.
Technique & Style
Created on July 3, 1833, the drawing reflects George Chinnery's meticulous approach to capturing ships and daily life, characteristic of his observational style.
History & Provenance
Executed during the artist's time in China, the drawing is now part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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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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