Moonlight in the Wood

1905

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a moonlit woodland scene with a slightly elevated viewpoint. Trees dominate the scene, with no distinct horizon. There is a suggestion of a structure in the distance. The intricate brushstrokes resemble etching, conveying the texture of tree bark and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic with blacks and grays, enhancing the chiaroscuro effect of moonlight filtering through the branches and casting shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5910

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 45, State only

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

Q65021508

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