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Chinese Scene, Women Making Tea, by George Chinnery, oil, 1823

Chinese Scene, Women Making Tea

George Chinnery

1823

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

Chinese Scene, Women Making Tea is a 1823 oil by George Chinnery, a Orientalism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
George Chinnery
When & what style?
1823 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a Chinese setting. A woman is making tea, and there are other figures around her. The scene is set outdoors, with a building and a boat visible in the background. The painting is done in oil paint, and it has a warm, muted color palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up George Chinnery.

About the artist

Portrait of George Chinnery
Artist

George Chinnery

George Chinnery (Chinese: 錢納利; 5 January 1774 – 30 May 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, especially India and southern China.

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