Rainham

1928

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a landscape seen from a low vantage point. A vast field extends towards the horizon, where some buildings and farm structures are visible. The sky is filled with large, loosely painted clouds in varying shades of gray and white, against patches of blue. The brushstrokes are soft and fluid, giving the painting a sense of airiness. The color palette includes earthy greens and browns in the foreground, transitioning to blues and grays in the distance, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 23.4 x 46.6 cm (9 3/16 x 18 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6075


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: McBey / Rainham August 1928.; in later hand, upper center verso in graphite: Rainham; lower right verso: 3073

Wikidata ID

Q64580533

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