Artwork

An Indian woman holding a child

An Indian woman holding a child, by George Chinnery, 16
An Indian woman holding a child, by George Chinnery, 16

An Indian woman holding a child is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a woman and child.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a woman and child.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, dressed in traditional Indian attire, cradles a small child against her shoulder, conveying a sense of maternal care and intimacy.

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.