Artwork
St. Paul's Church, Macao, before it was burnt down, and part of Mr. Turner's house
St. Paul's Church, Macao, before it was burnt down, and part of Mr. Turner's house is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 8 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts St.
About this work
George Chinnery drew this in 1834. It shows St. Paul’s Church in Macao before a fire destroyed most of it. The drawing captures the church’s façade and part of a nearby house.
Two months later, the church burned down. Only the front wall survived. Chinnery’s careful lines show how things looked right before disaster struck.
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Overview
This drawing depicts St. Paul's Church in Macao, created by George Chinnery in 1834. It captures the church and a nearby residence.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows the church, a significant landmark in Macao, shortly before a fire destroyed most of it. The image preserves a moment in time, documenting the church's appearance before the disaster.
History & Provenance
The church was largely destroyed by fire two months after the drawing was made, with only its façade surviving. The drawing is a record of the church's state immediately prior to this event.
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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