The Cowgate, Edinburgh

1904/1905

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows an urban street view with a low perspective looking toward an archway. The scene is characterized by detailed etching with cross-hatched lines for shadow and texture. The color palette is mainly black lines on a light background, creating a stark contrast. Figures are visible in the shadows, and buildings with chimney stacks are prominent. Details like hanging laundry are observed in the upper part of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.6 × 18.3 cm (10 1/16 × 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5916

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 33, 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

Q65021529

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