Lessing J. Rosenwald

1930

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a man depicted in profile, facing slightly to the right. The man is in a seated or standing position, with only his head and shoulders shown. His facial features include a prominent nose and he is wearing round glasses. The hair is short and closely cropped, appearing dark and neatly combed. The man is dressed in a formal suit, indicated by the suggestion of a tie and collar. His suit jacket has minimal detailing, drawn with light sketch lines. The background is plain without any notable features or objects. The illustration appears to be a drawing with fine lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.5 × 24.5 cm (13 9/16 × 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.985

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 266, State final


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Carter, Charles. Etchings and Drypoints from 1924 by James McBey. Aberdeen: Aberdeen Art Gallery, 1962.

1997

  • Hardie, Martin, and Charles Carter. The Etchings and Dry-Points of James McBey (1883-1959). San Francisco, California: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1997, p.

Wikidata ID

Q65571137

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