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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A domed tomb in India, with steps leading down to water is a 12 by George Chinnery, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a domed tomb in India with steps leading down to water. The tomb is surrounded by Indian figures on the steps and in the water. This drawing is interesting because it shows a mix of Indian and European styles, which was common during the time period. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of cross-hatching.
The drawing depicts a large domed tomb situated above steps descending to a river, with figures from India positioned on the steps and in the water. On the reverse side, an illustration shows the entrance to the Governor's Palace in Macau. The work is part of an album containing 175 sheets of sketches made in China and India. The album was bequeathed in 1928 by James Orange, comprising 93 drawings by George Chinnery.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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