Who painted Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar?

Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar was painted by George Chinnery in 16.

Where can I see Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar?

Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar?

Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar

George Chinnery , 16

Four drawings of an Indian chowkidar is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

These four quick sketches show a chowkidar, an Indian watchman who carried a sword and a round shield. George Chinnery made them between 1802 and 1825 while traveling in India.

The guard’s gear sits beside him or rests on the ground, giving us a tight study of posture and weight.

Look up the technique Chinnery used—cross-hatching—to see how simple lines can build up tone.

Overview

Four drawings depict an Indian chowkidar, or watchman, created by George Chinnery during his travels in India between 1802 and 1825.

Subject & Meaning

The chowkidar is shown with a sword and circular shield, either carried or placed beside him, allowing for a focused study of his posture and weight distribution.

Technique & Style

Chinnery employed cross-hatching, a technique that builds tone through layered lines, to capture the subject in these quick sketches.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Chinnery

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.