The Sniper, No.2

1920

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is an image of a helmeted figure lying prone in tall grass. The figure is camouflaged or partially obscured by the surrounding vegetation. The grass is depicted with dynamic, intersecting lines, creating movement and texture. The helmet and horizontal silhouette suggest a military theme. The overall tone is subdued with a monochrome palette, emphasizing form and line over color.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.5 × 34 cm (9 1/4 × 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6013

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 195, 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

Q65021753

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