Tank

1917

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a barren, rocky landscape stretching to the horizon. A large cylindrical structure is partially obscured by the terrain on the horizon. The sky above is a mix of muted grays and off-whites. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the texture of the ground and movement of the clouds. The color palette includes earth tones of browns and grays, with hints of red and purple, conveying a sense of desolation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 32.6 x 50.6 cm (12 13/16 x 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6128

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: James McBey / 1917.; in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: WCA317 / 27 1/8 x 20 1/2; lower center verso in graphite: The Tank / B 8628

Wikidata ID

Q64580592

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