Artwork
Monte Fort, Macau
Monte Fort, Macau is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 18 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a preparatory sketch for the title page of a series of drawings.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a preparatory sketch for the title page of a series of drawings.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Monte Fort in Macau, with the title inscribed on the side of a house below the fort. The title's placement is a distinctive element of the composition.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by careful lines, reminiscent of the style of George Chinnery, suggesting a possible influence or connection to his work.
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Artist & collection
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.
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