The Picador Unhorsed

1911

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of a bull in an arena setting. The image depicts a bull in the center, surrounded by figures suggestive of a traditional bullfighting event. On the left side, a group of figures, some on horseback, are present, with a fallen horse and rider on the ground. To the right, several figures are engaged, possibly participating in the event from behind a barrier. The background shows a crowd filling the seats. The drawing captures the energy and intensity of the scene, using intricate line work and high contrast to convey details and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5935

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 106, 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

Q65021574

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