Artwork
Chinese figures at a food stall
Chinese figures at a food stall is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a scene of everyday life in Macau, featuring Chinese men at a food stall.
About this work
The drawing shows Chinese men at a food stall.
It was made on a specific date, May 13, 1839.
The scene is set in Macau, with a column and urn of S. Domingos Church visible behind the stall.
The artist included these details to give context to the scene.
The drawing is a product of its time, reflecting the artist's interests.
Check out the work of artist George Chinnery.
Overview
This drawing depicts a scene of everyday life in Macau, featuring Chinese men at a food stall.
Subject & Meaning
The artist captured a moment at a food stall under a sunshade, with the distinctive column and urn of S. Domingos Church visible in the background, grounding the scene in a specific time and place.
History & Provenance
The drawing is dated May 13, 1839, indicating it was created during a particular period, likely reflecting the artist's observations and interests at that time.
Context
The work is associated with the artist George Chinnery, known for his depictions of life in Macau and other locations.
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.
Market stalls outside S. Domingos Church, Macau
Figures eating at a food stall
Chinese figures at a food stall
The market outside the church of San Domingos, Macau
The church of San Domingos, Macau, seen from behind the precinct wall
Chinese figures eating food at a table
The market outside the church of S. Domingos, Macau
Vendors outside the Church of San Domingos, Macau