Bridge of San Martin, Toledo

1911

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a landscape with a stone bridge over a river. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking towards the bridge. The horizon is at the top where the bridge meets the sky. There are architectural structures beyond the bridge. The artwork features delicate linework capturing details of the limestone walls, light, and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white tones. The focus is on textures and forms. The river flows gently, reflecting the structures and shadows of figures. The bridge is elegantly arched with detailed architecture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5873

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 99, 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

Q65021428

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