Who painted Part of Franciscan Church, Macao?

Part of Franciscan Church, Macao was painted by George Chinnery in 1835.

Where can I see Part of Franciscan Church, Macao?

Part of Franciscan Church, Macao is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Part of Franciscan Church, Macao?

Part of Franciscan Church, Macao is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Part of Franciscan Church, Macao

George Chinnery , 1835

Part of Franciscan Church, Macao is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a specific architectural detail of the Franciscan Church in Macao, focusing on the steps leading up to the church and an adjacent buttress.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is the entrance and a portion of the Franciscan Church's structure, with the inscription suggesting the drawing's purpose as part of a broader collection of sketches from China by George Chinnery.

Technique & Style

While specific techniques are not detailed, the work is characteristic of 19th-century travel sketches, likely executed in a style common for architectural and topographical drawings of the time.

History & Provenance

Created by George Chinnery, the drawing is inscribed as part of his 'Sketches Made in China', indicating its creation during his time in the region, though exact dates and subsequent ownership history are not provided.

Context

The drawing reflects 19th-century European interest in documenting Asian architecture and landscapes, with Macao being a significant Portuguese outpost in China at the time.

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.