A Western woman with her children in Macau

A Western woman with her children in Macau

George Chinnery

1774

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a Western woman with her children in Macau. The artist made two central drawings with ink outlines added to pencil, which are studies for a group portrait. These drawings were likely made to plan the final portrait, showing the family together. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to learn more about this drawing and similar works.

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