Artwork
Drawing, Chinese players beneath a parasol
Drawing, Chinese players beneath a parasol 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. A drawing depicts a group of figures gathered around a board.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicts a group of figures gathered around a board.
Subject & Meaning
Six Chinese individuals are shown surrounding a board that rests on a basket, with a parasol overhead. Posters are visible on the wall to the right, adding to the scene's context.
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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