A cow and calf
1835
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This delicate drawing shows a calf tied up, its head turned to look back at its mother. George Chinnery’s pencil work brings the animals close, capturing a quiet, tender moment between them. The artist lived in India and China, using his sketches to study everyday life. This piece is dated January 30, 1835. See more cattle studies by George Chinnery.
