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Strange Signals

1917/1919

James McBey

Associated Names

James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image displays a side view of two figures riding a camel from left to right. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, separating the ground from the sky. The figures are depicted with expressive lines, emphasizing form and texture. The color scheme is monochromatic, consisting of soft beige and light brown tones. The horizon extends into the distance against a pale sky, creating a sense of vastness.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Jane C. Carey in memory of her mother, Mrs. Addie Burr Clark
Dimensions

sheet: 27.3 × 44 cm (10 3/4 × 17 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1951.13.16
Catalogue Raisonné

Hardie 1925, no. 186, 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

Q65359171

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