A Set Of Two Chinese Paintings By George Chinnery, Rha (british, 1774 -1852)

A pair of rare Chinese genre scenes with woodcarvers and blacksmiths were executed by the most famous British artist, who spent his life in China. George Chinnery (Chinese: 钱 纳利), born 1774 in London - died in Macau in 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, particularly in India and southern China. For comparison with another identical painting by Chinnery, estimated to be sold by Bonhams, London on 7.12.2011, lot.No. 21, see additional photo.

Literature: “Impressions of the East - The Art of George Chinnery”, Hong Kong Museum of History, 2005; Hutcheon, Robin, “Chinnery, the man and the legend,” South China Morning Post Ltd, Hong Kong, 1975, with chapter on Chinnery shorthand by Geoffrey W. Bonsall; Hutcheon, Robin, "Chinnery", Formasia Ltd, Hong Kong, 1989.
Inscription: both unsigned.
Technique: each oil on canvas. Original frames.
Dimensions: each unframed 21 x 27 cm; framed 24 x 29 cm.
Condition: in good condition, slightly cracked from age