Drawing, Tanka boats off the coast, Macau
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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 this scene of Tanka boats off Macau in 1839. It’s a quick, loose drawing on paper—not a polished painting. Chinnery spent years in Macau after 1825, sketching daily life. The boats belong to the Tanka people, known for their fishing and boat skills. This work shows how Chinnery recorded local scenes in China during the 1800s. Look up George Chinnery.
