Artwork
A drawing by GeA vendor and a stooping woman with a child on her back
A drawing by GeA vendor and a stooping woman with a child on her back 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.
About this work
This is a drawing by George Chinnery.
It shows two people in a market scene. A seated vendor waits with goods. A boatwoman bends over to pick produce from a low basket. A child rides on her back.
Chinnery worked in India and China in the early 1800s. He often sketched daily life with quick, sharp lines. This drawing is dated between September 1825 and May 1852.
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Overview
This drawing by George Chinnery depicts a market scene featuring a seated vendor and a boatwoman with a child on her back.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the boatwoman bending to select produce from a basket on the ground, while the vendor waits with goods. The presence of a child on the boatwoman's back adds a layer of everyday life to the scene.
Technique & Style
Chinnery's characteristic quick and sharp lines capture the figures and their interaction. The drawing reflects his observational skill and ability to convey a moment in time.
History & Provenance
Created during Chinnery's time in China, the drawing is dated between September 1825 and May 1852, a period during which he was actively sketching daily life.
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.
