Bridge near Leith

1905

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a view from a slightly elevated perspective of an open space leading to a bridge. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, featuring the dark silhouette of the bridge and surrounding buildings, with a few tall trees in the background. The etching style uses sparse brushstrokes to create textured details. The color palette includes muted tones of sepia and brown with dark lines for contrast. There is open terrain with a possible path or road leading to the bridge. On the right, there are hints of foliage and a bench or fence.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5911

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 43, 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

Q65021510

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