Artwork
A domed tomb in India, with steps leading down to water
A domed tomb in India, with steps leading down to water is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicts a large domed tomb in India, with steps descending to a body of water.
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Overview
A drawing depicts a large domed tomb in India, with steps descending to a body of water. Figures are shown on the steps and in the water.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures a tomb surrounded by activity, with people on the steps and in the water, suggesting a connection between the structure and the surrounding environment.
Technique & Style
The drawing exhibits a blend of Indian and European influences, characteristic of the period. The artist employed techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve the desired visual effect.
History & Provenance
The drawing is paired with another sketch on its reverse, depicting the entrance to the Governor's Palace in Macau, indicating the artist's diverse interests and travels.
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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.
