Chinese buildings, probably in Guangzhou (Canton)
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
George Chinnery drew Guangzhou’s rooftops in 1828. Ink on paper shows narrow lanes and tiled roofs packed close together. One roof has a small raised terrace where someone could stand and look out. Chinnery lived in China for years. He sketched daily life around the Pearl River. This drawing captures ordinary roofs instead of grand temples. It’s a quiet scene. If you like this style, check out Chinnery’s work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
