George Chinnery (British 1774-1852)
“Studies of Mother and Child; Goats and Figures”
two sheets mounted together, comprising lively figure and animal studies executed with Chinnery’s characteristic economy of line, the upper composition depicts a mother carrying her child and a group of goats and herders in motion, the lower shows a seated mother and infant beside a resting goat and a reclining figure; these drawings display the artist’s acute observational skill and his deep engagement with the people and pastoral rhythms of South Asia
Ink on paper, two sheets on one mount
4 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ larger sheet
Provenance: The Old Print Shop, New York
Sotheby & Co., London, Modern Drawings, 5/291969, Lot 48
purchased by Mrs. T. Chubb
Estate of Sally G. Chubb, Bernardsville, New Jersey
Estimate: $1500 - $2500