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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Tanka boats in shallow water near the shore is a 16 by George Chinnery, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
George Chinnery sketched this in 1835. It’s a black-and-white drawing of small boats near land. You can see one boat’s mast up while others glide closer. Women are at the oars in most of the boats. The scene feels calm but alive. You can almost hear the water lapping. Romanticism often shows everyday life with feeling. This sheet is a quiet slice of coastal life. Look up George Chinnery.
A drawing by George Chinnery depicts a group of small boats nearing the shore, with most operated by boatwomen. The work is part of a collection of 93 sketches made in Macau and its surrounding areas. Chinnery, who lived in Macau from 1825 until his death in 1852, created this piece during his time in the Portuguese enclave frequented by European and North American merchants. The drawing reflects his engagement with the local Tanka boatwomen, who played a key role in navigating the region's waterways.
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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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