Who painted A woman's ankles and feet?

A woman's ankles and feet was painted by George Chinnery in 14.

Where can I see A woman's ankles and feet?

A woman's ankles and feet is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A woman's ankles and feet?

A woman's ankles and feet is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A woman's ankles and feet

George Chinnery , 14

A woman's ankles and feet is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a study of a woman's bare feet and ankles, with her skirt falling just above the ankle bone.

About this work

The artist worked in 1837—a small sheet of paper holds this quiet study.

George Chinnery made a simple but careful drawing of a woman’s feet.
It shows her barefoot, with her skirt just above her ankles.
The artist worked in 1837—a small sheet of paper holds this quiet study.

He used Romanticism’s close attention to ordinary moments.
Little marks dot the page to suggest light and form.
This piece sits in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum now.

Take a look at the technique called cross-hatching next.

Overview

This drawing is a study of a woman's bare feet and ankles, with her skirt falling just above the ankle bone.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a simple, everyday moment, capturing the quiet intimacy of a woman's feet.

Technique & Style

The drawing features delicate marks and cross-hatching, which create a sense of light and form, characteristic of Romanticism's attention to detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1837 by George Chinnery, the drawing is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Chinnery

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.