Artwork
A Chinese man holding up a parasol
A Chinese man holding up a parasol 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. A drawing depicts a standing figure in profile, identified as a Chinese man.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicts a standing figure in profile, identified as a Chinese man.
Subject & Meaning
The man is shown holding an open parasol, which is balanced on his shoulder, suggesting a moment of repose or protection from the elements.
Technique & Style
The work is a drawing, indicating a focus on line and possibly tone, executed in a medium suited to detailed representation.
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.
