Who painted Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao?

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao was painted by George Chinnery in 4.

Where can I see Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao?

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao?

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao

George Chinnery , 4

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

George Chinnery made this drawing in 1833. It shows a temple in Macau by the harbor, with boats lined up and flags on tall poles.

He caught a busy scene with people, boats, and temple details just as they were. The drawing uses small marks to make light and shadow.

Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum if you want to see more.

Overview

Part of the Great Joss House, Inner Harbour, Macao is a drawing created by George Chinnery in 1833. It depicts a scene in Macau.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows the A-Ma Temple by the Inner Harbour, with Tanka boats moored along the sea wall and banners on two masts. The scene captures the activity around the temple, including people and boats.

Technique & Style

The drawing employs a range of small marks to convey light and shadow, creating a detailed representation of the temple and its surroundings.

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.