Artwork
Cattle by a wall
Cattle by a wall is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This drawing shows three cows standing by a stone wall. George Chinnery made it in 1835. The Romanticism movement liked scenes like this—simple, natural, and a little rough around the edges.
The cows aren’t lined up neat. One’s closer, one mid-size, one far back. There’s even a quick sketch of a person turned sideways near the wall.
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Overview
Cattle by a Wall is a drawing created by George Chinnery in 1835, depicting three cows of varying sizes beside a stone wall.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features three cows arranged informally, with one closer to the viewer and the others receding into the distance, accompanied by a sketchy figure turned sideways near the wall.
Technique & Style
The work reflects the Romanticism movement's affinity for natural, unpolished scenes, characterized by a straightforward representation of the cows and their surroundings.
History & Provenance
The drawing was executed by George Chinnery, a practitioner of the Romantic style, in 1835.
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.
