Artwork
Two Tanka boats
Two Tanka boats is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Tanka boats is a drawing depicting two vessels with crew members on board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows two boats, each carrying two people, with one individual in each boat grasping a long pole, likely used for propulsion or steering.
Technique & Style
The work is a drawing, suggesting a focus on line and composition.
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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