Artwork
A sketch of a Chinese figure standing in a Tanka boat
A sketch of a Chinese figure standing in a Tanka boat 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 figure standing in a Tanka boat, with additional sketches on the reverse.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicts a figure standing in a Tanka boat, with additional sketches on the reverse.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, wearing a broad-brimmed hat, is shown in the stern of the boat with its sail lowered, suggesting a moment of pause or navigation. The hat implies exposure to the elements, likely on the water.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick marks and a sense of movement, capturing a fleeting moment. The front and back of the sheet feature a mix of media, with pen and ink used over pencil.
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.
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