The Isle of Ely

1915

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a landscape with a wide view of land leading towards a distant city. In the center, there are architectural structures, including a cathedral. The horizon separates the land from the sky. The artwork uses detailed etching techniques with cross-hatchings and textured lines to show clouds and landscape details. The color scheme consists of black, sepia, and beige tones. A path runs diagonally across the landscape, with small figures along its edge enhancing the scene's sense of scale and tranquility.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.6 × 37.6 cm (9 11/16 × 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5930

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 162, 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

Q65021567

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