Artwork
Drawings of a boatwoman rowing, and sketches of figures with parasols
Drawings of a boatwoman rowing, and sketches of figures with parasols is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 18 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
George Chinnery drew this in 1839. It’s a sheet of two things: one long sketch of a boatwoman rowing, and quick little figures holding parasols.
That boatwoman isn’t just a shape. The museum notes show inked-in details of her hands gripping the oar handle. The parasols are scribbled in fast strokes, almost like he was working fast.
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Overview
This 1839 drawing by George Chinnery features two distinct elements on a single sheet: a detailed sketch of a boatwoman rowing and rapid sketches of figures with parasols.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a boatwoman engaged in her work, with a focus on her hands and the oar handle, alongside casual representations of people with parasols, possibly indicating a scene from everyday life.
Technique & Style
The boatwoman is rendered with careful attention to detail, particularly in the inked-in hands and oar handle, while the figures with parasols are sketched quickly with loose strokes, showcasing a contrast in the artist's approach to different subjects.
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.
