Artwork

Bamboo tree

Bamboo tree, by George Chinnery, 19
Bamboo tree, by George Chinnery, 19

Bamboo tree 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. The work is a drawing depicting a serene bamboo grove scene.

About this work

Overview

The work is a drawing depicting a serene bamboo grove scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a Chinese figure carrying shallow baskets suspended from a pole, suggesting a tranquil, everyday moment amidst the bamboo.

Technique & Style

Executed as a drawing, the artwork showcases the artist's skill in rendering the textures and forms of the bamboo and the figure.

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.