Artwork
The head of an elderly Chinese man
The head of an elderly Chinese man is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a drawing of an older Chinese man’s head and shoulders. George Chinnery made it in 1839. The man has a beard and faces slightly to the right.
It’s a portrait, plain and direct. Only the head and shoulders are shown. You can almost feel the quiet moment Chinnery captured.
Take a look at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
The Head of an Elderly Chinese Man is a drawing created by George Chinnery in 1839, depicting an older Chinese man's head and shoulders.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown in half-profile, facing to the right, with a beard. The portrait is characterized by its simplicity and directness, capturing a quiet moment.
Technique & Style
The drawing focuses on the subject's head and shoulders, conveying a sense of stillness and intimacy.
History & Provenance
The drawing is attributed to George Chinnery and dated to 1839.
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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