Artwork
Cows and calves, and an Indian shrine
Cows and calves, and an Indian shrine is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing comprises multiple sketches on a single sheet, created by George Chinnery during his time in India in the early 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The sheet features three sketches of cattle: two depict a cow with a calf, while the third shows a single calf. A separate, perpendicular sketch represents an Indian shrine, capturing its basic forms.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid lines, the drawing exemplifies Chinnery's preference for quick, unpolished sketches on small sheets, a style that diverged from more refined artistic finishes.
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.
