Artwork
Two figures with a cow and calf; and two Macanese women
Two figures with a cow and calf; and two Macanese women is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This drawing shows two scenes in one frame: a Chinese man and child leading cattle, and two Macanese women walking away under shawls.
This drawing shows two scenes in one frame: a Chinese man and child leading cattle, and two Macanese women walking away under shawls. George Chinnery made it in 1833 using simple pencil strokes.
The women’s backs face us, so we see their heavy shawls more than their faces. Chinnery drew this in the Romantic style, which liked everyday life and mood over polished perfection.
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Overview
This drawing by George Chinnery depicts two separate scenes within a single frame, created in 1833 using pencil.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a Chinese man and child leading a cow and calf, alongside two Macanese women walking away from the viewer, their faces obscured by shawls.
Technique & Style
Chinnery's work is characterized by simple pencil strokes and a Romantic style emphasis on capturing everyday life and mood.
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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