Artwork
Chinese Street Scene with Figures
Chinese Street Scene with Figures is an oil painting by the Patna School of Painting artist George Chinnery. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Chinese Street Scene with Figures is an oil painting created by English artist George Chinnery around 1823, capturing a vibrant scene of everyday life in southern China.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a bustling street in southern China, reflecting Chinnery's firsthand observations of local daily activities during his extended residence in the region.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Chinnery's approach within the company painting movement, characterized by detailed documentation of Asian life and landscapes.
History & Provenance
Chinese Street Scene with Figures is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, highlighting its significance within Chinnery's oeuvre and the museum's holdings of Asian-themed European art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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