A Chinese Peasant 1839

"A Chinese Peasant," a pencil sketch by British artist George Chinnery, was created in 1839. The small drawing depicts a Chinese peasant with a basket on his back, standing against a background of a partially ruined structure. This sketch demonstrates Chinnery's artistic talent for capturing the everyday life of people he encountered during his travels in China. The artist is known for his detailed and expressive depictions of figures, often focusing on ordinary individuals and their daily routines. This small-scale work, created in a quick and expressive manner, exemplifies Chinnery's fascination with the culture and people of China.