Artwork
A standing cow
A standing cow is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 18 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a simple drawing of a cow standing and facing left. It’s done in 1835 by George Chinnery, a British artist who worked mostly in India and China. The sheet is small—about the size of a page torn from a sketchbook.
Chinnery often used fine lines to build up light and shadow. This drawing feels quick yet precise, like he set the pose in a few strokes.
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Overview
This small drawing on paper depicts a standing cow. Created by George Chinnery in 1835, it measures approximately the size of a sketchbook page.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by fine lines that build up to create a sense of light and shadow. Chinnery's technique is marked by a sense of quickness and precision, with the cow's pose captured in a few economical strokes.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a cow standing and facing left. The simplicity of the drawing belies a nuanced observation of the animal's form.
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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.
