Who painted Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao?

Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao was painted by George Chinnery in 18.

Where can I see Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao?

Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao?

Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao

George Chinnery , 18

Part of the Praya Manduco, Macao is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 18 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

A small junk boat sits near the shore, and on the back he added a quick pencil sketch of another junk.

George Chinnery drew this scene in 1830.
He sketched the shore near Macau’s Inner Harbour, with houses and people by the water.
Above them rose the convent on Penha Hill.

It’s a calm view of a busy spot called Praya do Manduco, also known as Hawker Street.
A small junk boat sits near the shore, and on the back he added a quick pencil sketch of another junk.

This sketch shows how he mixed precise lines with loose marks to catch a place.
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Overview

This drawing depicts a tranquil scene near Macau's Inner Harbour, created by George Chinnery in 1830. The work showcases the artist's ability to capture a moment in time with a mix of precise and loose marks.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is set at Praya do Manduco, also known as Hawker Street, a bustling area near the Inner Harbour. The convent on Penha Hill rises above the houses and figures by the shore, while a small junk boat is moored nearby.

Technique & Style

Chinnery's drawing combines detailed lines with looser marks to convey the atmosphere of the scene. A pencil sketch of a junk on the reverse side demonstrates the artist's quick observational skills.

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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.