Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 170 works by George Chinnery in our catalogue
In short
Portrait of Nathan Dunn (1830) is the George Chinnery painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia. After it, the eye goes to Self-Portrait (1800) and Portrait of a Gentleman (1800). Among the 170 works of George Chinnery in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
The Portrait of Nathan Dunn emerges from the shadows of the early nineteenth century, a formal oil painting that captures a man of significant presence. Created by the artist George Chinnery, this work dates to about 1830. It presents a moment frozen in time, where the sitter meets the gaze of the observer with a quiet, steady authority. The portrait serves as a visual record of a man whose life…
In this "Self-Portrait" by George Chinnery, the artist presents himself as a young man in a bust-length composition. Created about 1800, the work captures the subject in a moment of quiet contemplation. He is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, creating a sense of weight and presence. While his body is oriented toward the right, his gaze is fixed directly upon the viewer, establishing a steady connection between the subject…
The artwork titled Portrait of a Gentleman is a portrait miniature created by the artist George Chinnery. This specific work dates to 1800. It depicts a young man in a three-quarter view, capturing the subject from the head to the shoulders. The scale of the piece is small, measuring 7.6 x 6.0cm.
In this intimate oil on canvas, we encounter A Man Called W. C. Hunter, a portrait executed by George Chinnery. The work captures the likeness of W. C. Hunter, presented in a dignified side profile that invites a quiet, contemplative observation. It is a piece that reflects a specific moment in the artist's career, having been painted after 1825.
The oil on canvas portrait depicts Harriet Low in a medium close-up view. She is positioned against a split background where a dark, crimson drapery hangs on the right side, while the left side reveals a hazy, atmospheric landscape. The subject is turned slightly, her gaze directed toward the viewer. She wears a gown of ochre and gold, characterized by voluminous puffed sleeves and soft, fluid lines. Her dark hair…
A Man Carrying Faggot emerges from the brush of George Chinnery, a painter whose life spanned the distance between the bustling streets of London and the coastal reaches of Macau. This work, dating to about 1799, captures a moment of quiet, heavy labor. The artist, born in London, United Kingdom, in 1774, brings a specific, observant eye to this scene of rural toil. One can almost feel the weight of…
This work is a Self-Portrait by the artist George Chinnery. It represents a significant moment in his career, painted during his time in China between 1825 and 1828. Among the dozen self-portraits Chinnery produced throughout his life, this particular likeness is noted for being his most intimate and engaging. It offers a rare, personal glimpse into the character of a man known for his wit and his volatile, eccentric nature.
This delicate watercolor and ink drawing, titled Chinese Scene with figures playing a game, offers a quiet glimpse into a moment of domestic life. Created by George Chinnery around 1835, the work captures a specific social interaction through a soft, observational lens. It is a piece that prioritizes the subtle rhythms of everyday existence over grand historical narratives.
The scene unfolds in "Chinese Shore Scene - Two Fishermen with Skate," a work that captures a quiet moment along a rugged coastline in China. George Chinnery places the viewer directly upon the shore, where the salt air seems to linger around the dark, weathered boulders. Two fishermen work near a small boat, their presence grounding the vastness of the maritime landscape. It is a glimpse into a specific, lived…
In this formal 19th-century group portrait, titled An English Family in Macao, we encounter the quiet dignity of a family settled far from their origins. The work was painted by George Chinnery about 1835. It captures a specific moment of colonial life, presenting a man, a woman, and their three children in a composed, structured arrangement. The subjects are positioned in a pyramidal structure, a choice that provides a sense…
Portrait of a Man Playing a Guitar1835 · Yale Center for British Art
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Chinese Gambler1840 · Yale Center for British Art
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M. Durand1847 · New York Historical Society
14
Gilbert Elliot, 1st Earl of Minto (1751-1814), Viceroy of British India and Governor General of the Dutch East Indies (1812-14), George Chinnery, 1812 - 18471847 · Rijksmuseum
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John Lyon1812 · Yale Center for British Art
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An Unknown Man1835 · Yale Center for British Art
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Portrait of a young Eurasian lady
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Houqua1843 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Hongs at Canton
20
Portrait Of A Lady, Small Full-length, In A White Dress And A Blue Shawl, Holding A Basket Standing In A Garden
21
Chinese Barber Outside The American Factory In CantonColeton Fishacre
22
Portrait of a Gentleman Called Michael Thomas SadlerYale Center for British Art
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Hindu Temple, near Benares, India1813 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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Indian Watering Place with Women and Cattle in a Stream1813 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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Indian Scene With Rivers and Mountains1813 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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Indian river scene with men bathing1813 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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Indian Landscape with Temple1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Coolies Round The Food Vendor's Stall, After1825 · Yale Center for British Art
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The Praya Grande, Macao, from the south, with St Peter's Fort to the left1837 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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Dent's verandah, macao,1842
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Chinese Junks, 18501850 · National Maritime Museum
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A goat sitting in a mountainous river landscape with cattle beyond1850
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A Gentleman with Auburn HairYale Center for British Art
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Portrait of Mrs EustaceNational Gallery of Ireland
35
Portrait of Mrs ConynghamNational Gallery of Ireland
36
Portrait of a MandarinNational Gallery of Ireland
37
Chinese Scene, Women Making TeaNational Gallery of Ireland
38
Chinese Scene, FishermenNational Gallery of Ireland
39
Unknown ManNationalmuseum
40
Portraits of Mrs Katherine Ann Neish
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Portrait of Captain James Neish
42
Oriental Figures Before A Cart
43
The Honorable Sir Henry Russel, Bart.
44
A Market In Front Of São Domingos Church, Macao
45
A Family Group Around A Piano
46
A Chinese Barber At Work And A Study Of A Pig
47
The Praya Grande From The South-west, Looking Towards The Town; And A Street Scene, Macao
48
Study Of Cattle And A Figure Walking With A Parasol; And Study Of A Hat
49
Mr And Mrs Richmond Thackeray And Their Son
50
Portrait Of John And Agatha Humphreys
51
Women Seated Outside The Gate Of A House; And A Street Scene, Macao
52
A Tomb Or Part Of A Temple_2
53
Tanka Boats on the Shore,
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Fishing Boats, Macao
55
The Pool
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A Young Boy, Full Face In Blue Coat With Gold Buttons
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A Tanka Woman With Her Child On A Boat
58
Two women and a cow before an indian village
59
Macao
60
Brisco Owen
61
Self Portrait
62
Portrait Studies Of Six Figures
63
A Young Girl, Facing Right In White Dress, Brown Curling Hair; Sky And Cloud Background
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Portrait Of A LadyNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden
65
View In Southern India, With A Warrior OutsideYale Center for British Art
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Chinese Gaming At A Table, A Pagoda On A Hill Beyond
67
Portrait Of Lady Elizabeth Stanley With Her Dog, Half-length, Seated
68
A geisha girl
69
Bengal Village SceneBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery
70
A Brahminy Bull
71
UntitledNational Portrait Gallery
72
The young huntsman
73
View of Praia Grande - Macau1800
74
A Chinese sampan girlHong Kong Museum of Art
75
Chinese Scene, Boats by LakeNational Gallery of Ireland
76
A Macchan Or Watch Tower
77
View of Macao, China
78
Tanka Boats Off The He'-ang Shan, China
79
Goats On An Outcrop In The Himalayan Foothills
80
Coast Scene With Figures Near A Wall
81
Near midnapore, bengal
82
A View Of St Joseph's Church From The Quayside
83
Street In Macao, China
84
Portrait Of A Lady, Standing On A Balcony
85
Peasants and Oxen
86
A riverside encampment, china
87
Study of Figures
88
Shipping on a Chinese River
89
Boat with Yellow Sail, China
90
Study Of Two Oriental Men
91
Ruined Tomb With Hindu Ablutions
92
Study of goats
93
Une Figure Assise Avec Une Vache Au Bord D'un Réservoir
94
Two Huts Beside A River, Probably Bengal
95
Dhaka, bangladesh
96
Sampans And Junks On A Chinese River
97
A Chinaman With Goats On A Riverbank
98
Water Carriers And Other Indian Figures, Beneath A Bridge; And Indian Figures And Cattle Outside A Hut
99
Charlotte And Henrietta Edmonstone
100
Indian Figures With A Recumbent Brahmin Bull
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by George Chinnery | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 14 | Self-Portrait, Portrait of a Gentleman, A Man Called W. C. Hunter |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 8 | Chinese Scene with figures playing a game, Chinese Shore Scene - Two Fishermen with Skate, Hindu Temple, near Benares, India |
 National Gallery of Ireland |
Dublin City | 6 | Portrait of Mrs Eustace, Portrait of Mrs Conyngham, Portrait of a Mandarin |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | Self-Portrait, Houqua |
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 2 | Untitled |
 Philadelphia Museum of Art |
Philadelphia | 1 | Portrait of Nathan Dunn |
 Peabody Essex Museum |
Salem | 1 | Portrait of Harriet Low |
 New York Historical Society |
New York City | 1 | M. Durand |
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A Man Carrying Faggot emerges from the brush of George Chinnery, a painter whose life spanned the distance between the bustling streets of London and the coastal reaches of Macau. This work, dating to about 1799, captures a moment of quiet, heavy labor. The artist, born in London, United Kingdom, in 1774, brings a specific, observant eye to this scene of rural toil. One can almost feel the weight of…
In this "Self-Portrait" by George Chinnery, the artist presents himself as a young man in a bust-length composition. Created about 1800, the work captures the subject in a moment of quiet contemplation. He is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, creating a sense of weight and presence. While his body is oriented toward the right, his gaze is fixed directly upon the viewer, establishing a steady connection between the subject…
The gaze of John Lyon meets the viewer through this intimate portrait miniature, a work that captures a quiet moment of existence. George Chinnery, the artist behind this delicate likeness, renders the subject with a precision that feels almost immediate. The piece exists as a small, focused window into a specific life, inviting a close, personal encounter with the sitter.
In this intimate oil on canvas, we encounter A Man Called W. C. Hunter, a portrait executed by George Chinnery. The work captures the likeness of W. C. Hunter, presented in a dignified side profile that invites a quiet, contemplative observation. It is a piece that reflects a specific moment in the artist's career, having been painted after 1825.
The Portrait of Nathan Dunn emerges from the shadows of the early nineteenth century, a formal oil painting that captures a man of significant presence. Created by the artist George Chinnery, this work dates to about 1830. It presents a moment frozen in time, where the sitter meets the gaze of the observer with a quiet, steady authority. The portrait serves as a visual record of a man whose life…
In the watercolor painting titled Chinese Gambler by George Chinnery, three figures are positioned within a dimly lit interior. The composition is asymmetrical, with the subjects clustered toward the left and center-left of the frame. This arrangement leaves a heavy, atmospheric space on the right side of the work. The scene captures a candid moment of daily life, focusing on the immediate interaction between the individuals as they engage in…
Portrait of Nathan Dunn (1830), Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia. Self-Portrait (1800) and Portrait of a Gentleman (1800) come next.
56 years old: Portrait of Nathan Dunn dates from 1830, and George Chinnery was born in 1774.
Portrait of Nathan Dunn, Self-Portrait, Portrait of a Gentleman, A Man Called W. C. Hunter, Portrait of Harriet Low, A Man Carrying Faggot, Self-Portrait, Chinese Scene with figures playing a game, Chinese Shore Scene - Two Fishermen with Skate and An English Family in Macao. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 170 works by George Chinnery, dated from 1799 to 1850.
Mostly in Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham) and National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin City). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1830s: 8 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Portrait of Nathan Dunn among them.
On this page, the earliest is A Man Carrying Faggot (1799) and the latest Chinese Junks, 1850 (1850).
Portrait (17), Man (12) and British art (9), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 11 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism, judging by the originals on this page.
Self-Portrait, Portrait of a Gentleman and A Man Called W. C. Hunter: the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven holds 14 of the works on this page.
