Artwork
Studies of cats, and of a hand holding a pole
Studies of cats, and of a hand holding a pole is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 20 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
George Chinnery drew this in 1844. It’s two quick sketches of a cat crouching low, plus two studies of a hand and arm gripping a pole. The linework is loose but sure—you can feel the weight in the hand’s grip.
Done in pen or pencil, it belongs to the Romantic movement. That style often focused on everyday moments like this, not grand scenes.
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Overview
This drawing, created by George Chinnery in 1844, comprises four studies: two of a crouching cat and two of a hand grasping a pole.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features informal sketches of a cat in a low crouch and a forearm and hand holding a pole, capturing everyday moments.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose yet confident linework, the drawing conveys a sense of weight and tension, characteristic of the Romantic movement's focus on the mundane.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1844, the drawing is a representative work by George Chinnery, associated with the Romantic style.
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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