Artwork
A cow and calf
A cow and calf is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This delicate drawing shows a calf tied up, its head turned to look back at its mother. George Chinnery’s pencil work brings the animals close, capturing a quiet, tender moment between them.
The artist lived in India and China, using his sketches to study everyday life. This piece is dated January 30, 1835.
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Overview
A cow and calf is a drawing by George Chinnery, created on January 30, 1835, using pencil.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tethered calf turning its head to look at its mother, conveying a sense of tenderness and intimacy between the two animals.
Technique & Style
Chinnery's delicate pencil work brings the animals into close proximity, capturing a quiet moment between them.
History & Provenance
The drawing is dated January 30, 1835, and is part of Chinnery's studies of everyday life, which he conducted during his time in India and China.
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.
