Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, Chinese Street Trader–early C19th watercolour
Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, Chinese Street Trader–early C19th watercolour
Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, Chinese Street Trader–early C19th watercolour
Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, Chinese Street Trader–early C19th watercolour
Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, Chinese Street Trader–early C19th watercolour

Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt A Chinese Street Trader

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, Attrib. Sir Charles D'Oyly 7th Bt, A Chinese Street Trader.

This curious small figure study is attributed to the amateur artist Sir Charles D'Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781–1845). D'Oyly is associated with India and is known for his Indian sketches, having spent his working life with the Bengal Civil Service, so this Chinese subject undoubtedly is a result of his close friendship with the artist George Chinnery (1774–1852). Chinnery stayed with D'Oyly at Dhaka during the early years of his career, when D'Oyly was Collector of Dhaka from 1808 to 1812. In 1825 Chinnery moved to South China, basing himself at Macau until his death in 1852. He vividly depicted the life of ordinary people and the landscape of the Pearl River Delta at that period. Chinnery was the only western painter resident in South China between the early and mid-19th century, and as a result his paintings of China are of particular historical value.

On pale pink paper, laid down on backing paper with window cut verso. Presented in an ivory mount.

Provenance: Albany Gallery Collection. Notes on mount verso.

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Sir Charles D'Oyly (1781–1845)

Sir Charles D'Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781–1845) was a prolific artist, known for his especially fine draughtsmanship. D'Oyly was born in India, son of Sir John-Hadley D'Oyly, 6th Baronet, of the East India Company. He spent his working life in India with the Bengal Civil Service, based in Calcutta, Dacca and Patna from 1798 to 1838. Whilst at Dacca he met the artist George Chinnery and became his pupil from 1808 to 1812; the men became close friends and D'Oyly's style was greatly influenced by Chinnery. As an amateur artist D'Oyly was greatly admired by the European community, and he became the centre of a fashionable group devoted to drawing. He published many books featuring engravings and lithographs with Indian subject matter, including 'The Antiquities of Dacca', which became an important social document of the period.

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Dimensions: Height: 10.8cm (4.25") Width: 8.8cm (3.46")

Presented: In a window mount.

Medium: Watercolour

Age: Early 19th-century

Signed: No.

Inscribed: No.

Dated: --

Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.

Stock number: JY-605