A Bengal landscape with a village dwelling

A Bengal landscape with a village dwelling

George Chinnery

16

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a simple village scene with a thatched dwelling and people by a fire. The drawing shows everyday life in a quiet village. It's interesting because the artist included many details, like oxen by a cart and a bridge over a stream. This drawing is similar to others that use a technique like cross-hatching to create shading and texture.

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