Artwork
Two drawings of Chinese figures
Two drawings of Chinese figures is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This artwork consists of two drawings depicting seated male figures.
About this work
Overview
This artwork consists of two drawings depicting seated male figures.
Subject & Meaning
The drawings show two men, one of whom is holding a bowl to his mouth, possibly indicating an everyday or ritualistic activity. The figures are presented in a mirrored arrangement, with one drawing rotated 180 degrees relative to the other.
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.
