Artwork
Three cows
Three cows is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 10 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
George Chinnery drew three cows tied to a post in 1827. Two of them look like a grown cow and her calf. It’s a quick sketch, loose and light.
The back of the sheet shows other quick studies. You can spot a guardian lion, a person, and a Tanka boat.
The cows aren’t fancy. Chinnery just jotted them down fast.
Look up George Chinnery.
Overview
This drawing by George Chinnery depicts three cows, with two tethered to a post. The work is a sketch, characterized by its loose and rapid execution.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a simple rural scene, with the cows possibly representing a mother and calf. The inclusion of other sketches on the reverse suggests the artist's interest in capturing various subjects.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a loose and spontaneous manner, conveying a sense of immediacy. The artist's quick studies on both sides of the sheet demonstrate a focus on capturing the essence of the subjects.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created by George Chinnery in 1827. The presence of diverse sketches on the sheet indicates the artist's practice of using available paper space to record observations.
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.
