A village dwelling, Bengal

A village dwelling, Bengal

George Chinnery

12

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a simple village dwelling with a thatched roof extending beyond its walls. The drawing shows a quiet scene, with the roof's overhang creating a sense of depth. This detail suggests the artist was interested in the everyday life of the village. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create shading and texture in their work.

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