Gerona

1922/1923

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The artwork shows a cityscape from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon line is in the middle, revealing an urban collection dominated by a cathedral with a high tower and detailed architecture. Close by are figures, animals, and carts, depicting daily life. The etching technique captures detailed structures and landscapes, while the sky remains minimalistic. The color palette is predominantly sepia, giving a historical or timeless atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.8 × 41 cm (10 9/16 × 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.120

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 213, 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

Q65076545

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