Artwork
Chinese figures beside a Tanka boat raised up on the beach
Chinese figures beside a Tanka boat raised up on the beach is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a group of four Chinese figures near a hut and a Tanka boat on a beach.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a group of four Chinese figures near a hut and a Tanka boat on a beach.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows four figures in loose robes standing beside a small hut, with a flat-bottomed Tanka boat raised on stone blocks. The calm demeanor of the figures and the boat's design, suited for shallow water, are notable aspects of the composition.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style reminiscent of George Chinnery, the drawing features light and careful lines, akin to pencil sketches.
Artist & collection
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