Allan McNab

British, 1901 - 1982

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The image depicts a historical architectural scene with a tall tower at the center. The horizon is high in the background, showing distant hills, water, and a city with densely packed buildings. On the right, structures lead down to a busy townscape. Close by, a stone-paved area is visible with people dressed in long garments. The left side includes parts of a rustic building with wooden supports and windows. The style features precise, linear strokes defining architectural details and textured surfaces. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, emphasizing contrast between light and shadow.
Allan McNab, The Tower of Casbah, Algiers, 1927, drypoint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1323

The Tower of Casbah, Algiers

Allan McNab · 1927 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1323

The image shows a coastal town built into cliffs. The view overlooks the town with numerous buildings cascading towards the ocean. In the distance, there are stacked houses, a church with a tall bell tower, and nearby, a figure on a balcony with laundry and potted plants. The architecture features interconnected arched facades leading towards the shoreline. The style is detailed with fine, linear strokes typical of etching, creating texture and depth through shading. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, whites, and blacks, emphasizing the scene's allure and structure.
Allan McNab, Atrani, 1926, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1324

Atrani

Allan McNab · 1926 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1324