Artwork
Cattle, and a group of figures
Cattle, and a group of figures is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
George Chinnery drew this in 1843. It’s a Romantic-style drawing in three parts: three cattle images—one with humped shoulders—and a quick sketch of people nearby.
The date is pinned exactly to January 4, 1843. That makes it one of the last things he drew before he died later that year.
Check out George Chinnery at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This drawing, created by George Chinnery on January 4, 1843, is a composite work comprising three separate images of cattle and a sketch of a group of figures.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features three cattle, one of which is depicted with humped shoulders, alongside a group of people, possibly indicating a pastoral or rural scene.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a Romantic style, the drawing showcases Chinnery's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through varied and expressive sketches.
History & Provenance
Dated January 4, 1843, this work is among Chinnery's last drawings before his death later that year, providing a significant insight into his final period of artistic production.
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.
