Artwork

A woman's feet

A woman's feet, by George Chinnery, 6
A woman's feet, by George Chinnery, 6

A woman's feet is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 6 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a woman's lower legs and feet.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a woman's lower legs and feet. The subject is shown with her ankles crossed.

Subject & Meaning

The woman is identified as 'Mr Dent's Tanka', suggesting a personal or professional connection to someone named Mr Dent. The drapery covering her lower legs contrasts with her bare feet.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Chinnery

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.