Artwork
Animals
Animals 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.
About this work
Overview
Animals is a drawing that showcases George Chinnery's skill in capturing the forms of various animals.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a goat viewed from behind, rendered in pencil, alongside ink studies of a pig and a cow, highlighting Chinnery's interest in animal subjects.
Technique & Style
The work combines precise and loose lines, demonstrating Chinnery's ability to balance detail and swift observation in his depiction of animals.
History & Provenance
Chinnery traveled extensively, filling sketchbooks with scenes from life, and this drawing is a product of those travels.
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.
