Two Chinese Laborers

c. 1838

George Chinnery

Associated Names
George Chinnery

Artist, British, 1774 - 1852

This is a drawing of two figures. The left side shows a standing figure and the right side depicts a figure in motion. The drawing features lightly penciled sketches with minimal detailing, focusing on capturing movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.1 x 10.8 cm (4 x 4 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.22


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bury Street Gallery [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1985-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • NGA O'Neal 1993, cat 86.

Wikidata ID

Q64571309

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