Drawings of a group of Chinese men, clasped hands, and a hand holding paper
1847
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1847
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
George Chinnery made a pencil drawing in 1847. It shows Chinese men sitting and standing, plus two quick studies of a man with hands clasped behind his back and two close-ups of a hand holding paper. The marks look fast and loose, like he caught the poses on the spot. This was his way of recording daily life in China. The sheet stayed in his studio, not meant for sale. Next, check out George Chinnery at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
