Chinese game players on a mat
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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 drew two men playing a game on the floor while a third stands behind them. It’s a simple scene, but the artist made it a study of quiet moments. Chinnery worked between 1843 and 1848, capturing everyday life with careful lines. The drawing shows how people played games long ago, and the observer adds a layer of interest. It’s a small but telling slice of daily life from that time. Check out more by George Chinnery at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
