Artwork
A goat, and the governor's gateway, Macau
A goat, and the governor's gateway, Macau is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A pencil drawing on a small sheet depicts a standing goat and two sketches of a baroque gateway.
About this work
Overview
A pencil drawing on a small sheet depicts a standing goat and two sketches of a baroque gateway.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures a serene scene featuring a calm goat and the gateway of the Governor's Palace in Macau, suggesting a juxtaposition of natural and architectural elements.
Technique & Style
Executed in light lines, the drawing conveys a sense of delicacy and subtlety, characteristic of the artist's Romantic style.
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.
