A Chinese man leaning on a staff
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a drawing from the 1800s. A Chinese man leans on a staff, standing with one leg crossed over the other. In the background, a cowherd and a Tanka boat sit in shallow water. The work is done in ink, typical of the time. The artist George Chinnery spent years in China and India. He often sketched everyday life in those places. This drawing shows his skill in capturing quick scenes. Take a look at the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.
