Two Chinese men on a step
19
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
19
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Two Chinese men on a step is a 19 by George Chinnery, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A drawing from 1825 shows two Chinese men on a low step playing a game. One man sits while the other leans in. It’s a simple, everyday moment turned into art. The artist used ink to fill in the figures and pencil to sketch feet below. This mix of media makes the scene feel quick and real. Check out more by George Chinnery at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
