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A Chinese Peasant

George Chinnery

National Gallery of Art

The pencil sketch shows a person in a walking stance, with one leg in front of the other. The figure is leaning slightly forward with minimal facial features and short hair. Their attire appears loose and suggests movement. The person carries a long object over their shoulder and holds a circular item by their side. The background is sparse, with faint lines indicating ground or terrain, and a subtle outline of a column in the distance. The sketch focuses on capturing motion and form.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3220 × 3727 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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