Artwork
Part of Macao Bay, looking west
Part of Macao Bay, looking west 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.
About this work
This is a Romantic-era drawing by George Chinnery. It shows Macau’s Praya Grande waterfront with hills behind. The artist sketched the bay and the path rising from Fort Bomparto to Penha Hill.
The work is dated between 1825 and 1852. It’s a small sheet, likely made on the spot with quick, sure lines.
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Overview
Part of Macao Bay, looking west is a drawing by George Chinnery, created between 1825 and 1852. It depicts Macau's waterfront and surrounding hills.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows the Praya Grande, a waterfront area in Macau, with a path leading from Fort Bomparto to the convent on Penha Hill in the background.
Technique & Style
Executed on a small sheet, the drawing is characterized by quick, confident lines, suggesting it was made on location. Its style is typical of the Romantic era.
History & Provenance
The drawing is dated to Chinnery's period in Macau, between 1825 and 1852, indicating it was likely created during his time in the region.
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.
Corner of Macao Bay, looking west
A path leading uphill between houses and a long wall
Penha Hill and the Praya Grande, Macau
The Rev. Mr. Vatchell's house (formerly Mr. Thornhill's), Macao
Macau, looking south-west along the peninsula
The Praya Grande, Macau
Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao
Governor’s House and Pedro Fort, Macau
Franciscan Church, Macao
Governor's House, and part of the Praya Grande and Penha Hill
Mr. Pereira's house, Macao