Chinese figures and animals
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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 made this drawing in 1834. It shows people near a food stall, plus sketches of men, animals, and quick figure studies. The scene feels lively, with simple lines and light shading. Chinnery worked in India and China, so these sketches likely show everyday life in that time and place. The animals—a calf and a pig—sit among the figures, adding to the snapshot of daily scenes. If this style intrigues you, look up George Chinnery.
