Old Machar Towers, No.2

1911

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a landscape scene with a body of water, trees, and distant architectural features. The viewpoint is elevated, showing the horizon high in the frame with two pointed structures visible above the treetops. The artwork is an etching with intricate lines and detailed textures. The color scheme is monochrome, mainly black, white, and grey. Foliage and tree branches dominate the left side, with water stretching horizontally in the middle ground. The background shows a detailed rendering of the distant landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5884

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 85, State published


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1925

  • Hardie, Martin. Etchings and Drypoints from 1902 to 1924 by James McBey. London: P. and D. Colnaghi and Co., 1925.

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

Q65021454

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