1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1840 watercolor by George Chinnery, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
George Chinnery’s 1840 self-portrait depicts the artist in later life, likely created during his long residence in Macau. Known primarily for his portraits in miniature and oil, Chinnery had established himself in British India before relocating to China in 1825. His works from this period include sketches of local life and commissioned portraits of merchants and other figures from diverse backgrounds. The self-portrait reflects his sustained engagement with portraiture across different media and cultural settings.
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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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