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