Monnickendam Sawmill

1910

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This image features a windmill at the center, with a small boat docked to the side. The perspective is straight-on, with the viewpoint level with the water. The horizon line is low, dominated by the windmill and surrounding buildings. The windmill's sails extend towards the sky, with swirling lines representing clouds. The lines are finely detailed, especially in the windmill and foliage. Darker lines show reflections in the water and the boat, contrasting with the lighter background. The color palette is warm sepia.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.5 × 20 cm (10 1/16 × 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5889

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 77, 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

Q65021467

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