Chinnery Collection

Tanka Boats on the Shore, (pen and brown ink, light brown and blue wash)
651942 Tanka Boats on the Shore, (pen and brown ink, light brown and blue wash) by Chinnery, George (1774-1852); 23.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanka Boats on the Shore)

Portrait of John Reeves, before 1852 (oil on canvas)
5938258 Portrait of John Reeves, before 1852 (oil on canvas) by Chinnery, George (1774-1852); 24.7x21.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Cattle Resting in a Mountainous Landscape, ca. 1808-12. Creator: George Chinnery
Cattle Resting in a Mountainous Landscape, ca. 1808-12

Indian Temple, ca. 1808-12. Creator: George Chinnery
Indian Temple, ca. 1808-12

Houqua, ca. 1843. Creator: Ester Speakman
Houqua, ca. 1843

Self-Portrait, 1825-28. Creator: George Chinnery
Self-Portrait, 1825-28

Asha Parkinson, A Chinnery, B Crane and L Songi, Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 2015
Asha Parkinson, Adam Chinnery, Ben Crane and Lucy Songi, Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, September 2015

How Qua, Head of the Hong Merchants in Canton, c1830. Artist: George Chinnery
How Qua, Head of the Hong Merchants in Canton, c1830. Howqua (1769-1843), the most important of the Hong merchants in the Thirteen Factories, head of the E-wo hong and leader of the Canton Cohong

Miss O?Dwyer, c1799. Artist: George Chinnery
Miss O?Dwyer, c1799. From The Connoisseur Volume 105. [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

Coolies Reading a Proclamation, Macao, c1840. Artist: George Chinnery
Coolies Reading a Proclamation, Macao, c1840. From The Studio Volume 94. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Miss O Neil, c1776-1852, (1919). Artist: George Chinnery
Miss O Neil, 1919. From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Gilbert Elliot Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto, 19th century. Artist: WJ Edwards
Gilbert Elliot Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto, 19th century. Lord Minto (1751-1814) was Governor-General of India

George Chinnery (British, 1774 - 1852), A Village Hut in India [recto], 1814-1824, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper

Self-Portrait, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

An Unknown Man, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

Coolies Round the Food Vendors Stall, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

An English Family in Macao, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

View in Southern India, with a Warrior Outside His Hut Southern India with a Hindoo Warrior outside his Hut, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

Chinese Gamblers, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

A Man Carrying Faggots, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

A Man Called W. C. Hunter, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

Silver George III Irish Silver: George Chinnery Palette, presented to the Artist by the Artists of Dublin, July 27, 1801, Related to George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

Portrait of a Man Playing a Guitar A Man Playing a Guitar, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

Indian Landscape with Temple Figures Washing Clothes by an Indian Temple, India, George Chinnery, 1774-1852, British

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"George Chinnery: A Master of Capturing Life's Essence" Step into the world of George Chinnery, a renowned artist who skillfully depicted various aspects of life through his exceptional artworks. In "Tanka Boats on the Shore, " he masterfully used pen and brown ink, along with light brown and blue washes, to bring alive the serene beauty of boats resting by the shore. Chinnery's talent extended beyond landscapes as seen in "Portrait of John Reeves. " Painted before 1852, this oil on canvas piece showcases his ability to capture the essence and personality of individuals with remarkable detail. In "Cattle Resting in a Mountainous Landscape, " created between 1808-12, Chinnery transports us to a picturesque scene where majestic mountains serve as a backdrop for peacefully grazing cattle. Similarly, in "Indian Temple, " he invites us into an enchanting world filled with vibrant colors and intricate architectural details. Through his brushstrokes, Chinnery immortalizes prominent figures like Houqua, Head of Hong Merchants in Canton. His portrait exudes power and dignity while reflecting both cultural nuances and individual character. Not limited to portraits alone, it also painted scenes that captured everyday life. In "Coolies Reading a Proclamation, " set in Macao around 1840s, he depicts laborers engrossed in reading an important announcement amidst their daily routines. Chinnery even turned his artistic gaze upon himself with his self-portrait from 1825-28. This introspective artwork reveals not only his technical prowess but also offers glimpses into the artist's own persona. Beyond historical figures or exotic locales lies another facet of Chinnery's work - capturing contemporary society. In Asha Parkinson's photograph taken at Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells titled "Asha Parkinson", we witness how modern artists continue to draw inspiration from Chinnery's legacy.