Artwork
Chinese junks
Chinese junks is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
George Chinnery drew these studies of Chinese junks in 1830. Each drawing shows one junk with four pennants at its stern. The sheets are separate, so he made them on different days.
It’s a quick, careful look at ships from another time. Only three junks, but each one feels real.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see the drawings in person.
Overview
This drawing comprises three separate studies of Chinese junks, each featuring a vessel with four pennants at its stern.
Technique & Style
The studies were executed on different occasions, as indicated by their separate presentation. The drawings demonstrate a quick yet considered approach to capturing the junks.
History & Provenance
The drawings were created by George Chinnery in 1830. They are now part of a collection that can be viewed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The junks depicted are rendered with a sense of realism, conveying a detailed impression of these historical vessels.
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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