Sunset at Cattawade

1922/1923

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a landscape viewed from a low, eye-level perspective near a riverside scene. In the distance is a bridge with multiple arches crossing the river. Buildings are to the left, and a small boat is by the riverbank. The brushstrokes are light and sketchy, creating textured clouds and natural forms. The color palette is mainly monochromatic using shades of brown or sepia, giving an antique quality to the artwork. The sky dominates the scene with swirling lines suggesting clouds above the horizon.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.8 × 34 cm (8 9/16 × 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6021

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 217, 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

Q65021762

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