Artwork
Chinese boatpeople by a makeshift dwelling on the shore
Chinese boatpeople by a makeshift dwelling on the shore 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. This drawing depicts a scene of everyday life among Chinese boatpeople.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a scene of everyday life among Chinese boatpeople.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman, likely a boatwoman, standing with two children on a beach near a makeshift shelter constructed from natural materials like rattan and bamboo. Boats are visible in the background.
Technique & Style
The work is a drawing, with the artist using sketching techniques to capture the scene, particularly evident in the rendering of the boats in the bay.
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.
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