Artwork
Indian livestock
Indian livestock 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
George Chinnery made a drawing of Indian sheep or goats in 1802.
He focused on animal shapes and details like a goat’s hind leg.
A quick sketch of an Indian woman appears on the sheet too.
This sheet shows Chinnery practicing careful observation.
He used Romantic lines and shading to capture living forms.
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Overview
This drawing, created in 1802 by George Chinnery, is a study of Indian livestock. It comprises detailed renderings of sheep or goats, alongside a cursory sketch of a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The primary subjects are the animals, with a particular focus on their anatomy, as seen in the detailed drawing of a goat's right hind leg. A secondary, quickly executed sketch of an Indian woman is also present.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Chinnery's observational skills, employing lines and shading characteristic of the Romantic style to capture the forms of the animals.
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.
