A chowkidar, or village watchman, by his hut

A chowkidar, or village watchman, by his hut

George Chinnery

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a village watchman sitting by his hut, with two goats and a shield on the wall. The watchman is drawn in detail, with a focus on his daily life. He's also shown with a sword in another view, which suggests he's ready to defend his village. Check out the work of artist: Chinnery, George, to see more drawings like this one.

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