Artwork
The Misericordia church and tower, Macau
The Misericordia church and tower, Macau is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 19 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts the Santa Casa da Misericordia in Macau, a charitable institution, as it appeared in 1825.
About this work
This drawing shows Macau’s Santa Casa da Misericordia building as it looked in 1825.
This drawing shows Macau’s Santa Casa da Misericordia building as it looked in 1825. The scene focuses on the gabled entrance and stone tower in Leal Senado Square. Artist George Chinnery used simple lines to capture the architecture.
A fun detail: the buildings were later rebuilt in a neo-baroque style. Chinnery’s drawing is a snapshot of Macau before that change.
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Overview
This drawing depicts the Santa Casa da Misericordia in Macau, a charitable institution, as it appeared in 1825. The work captures the building's gabled entrance and stone tower.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is set in Leal Senado Square, focusing on the architectural details of the building. The drawing serves as a historical record of the structure before its later renovation.
Technique & Style
Artist George Chinnery employed simple lines to render the building's features, emphasizing its architectural character.
History & Provenance
The building's façade was later rebuilt in a neo-baroque style, altering its original appearance. The drawing is now part of a collection, preserving a visual record of the building's earlier state.
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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