Artwork
Three goats
Three goats 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.
About this work
That’s a long span for a single drawing, but it fits how Romantic artists often took time to capture nature’s moods.
This is a drawing by George Chinnery. It shows three goats on sloping ground with a view of a bay. The goats are the main focus, outlined simply against the landscape.
The artist dated the work precisely—from September 29, 1825 to May 30, 1852. That’s a long span for a single drawing, but it fits how Romantic artists often took time to capture nature’s moods.
If you like this kind of detailed observation in art, look up cross-hatching.
Overview
Three goats is a drawing by George Chinnery, depicting three goats on a slope with a bay in the background.
Subject & Meaning
The goats are the primary subject, rendered in simple outline against the landscape, suggesting a focus on their forms and relationship to the natural surroundings.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Chinnery's use of detailed observation, characteristic of Romantic artists, and likely employed techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created over an extended period, from September 29, 1825, to May 30, 1852, as dated by the artist, reflecting a prolonged engagement with the subject.
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.
