Artwork
A donkey
A donkey is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a donkey viewed from the right, with its head turned towards the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed on laid paper, a material commonly used for travel sketches, the drawing reflects the artist's use of a readily available medium in India during the early 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The donkey, rendered in a style associated with Romanticism, may be seen as a symbolic representation, as this artistic movement often utilized animals to convey meaning.
History & Provenance
Created by George Chinnery in India, the drawing is a product of the artist's time on the subcontinent.
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.
