Artwork
Old Chinese Junk
Old Chinese Junk is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicts a large Chinese junk on the Pearl River at Canton (Guangzhou).
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicts a large Chinese junk on the Pearl River at Canton (Guangzhou).
Subject & Meaning
The junk is shown with lowered sails and raised rudder, accompanied by smaller boats. A mythical bird is visible on the ship's stern, adding a symbolic element to the scene.
Technique & Style
The drawing also features pencil sketches on the reverse, including vessels and a tree, suggesting a working or exploratory approach to the artwork.
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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