Artwork
Drawings of figures and a cow
Drawings of figures and a cow 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 comprises three sketches: two figures and a cow.
About this work
Overview
This drawing comprises three sketches: two figures and a cow. Created by George Chinnery, it exemplifies his practice of rapid on-site drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The sketches depict a man clearing stones with an adze, a close-up of his hands holding the tool, and a standing cow. The juxtaposition of human activity and a calm animal suggests a serene rural scene.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, spontaneous strokes, reflecting Chinnery's habit of drawing directly from observation.
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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