Thanet from Richborough

1912

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a ground-level perspective of a wide-open landscape with a low horizon, expansive sky dominating the upper portion. A line of trees is visible on the horizon. A large, textured structure is on the right, possibly a tower or ruin, with cross-hatched shading indicating its solidity and age. The brushstrokes or etched lines provide texture and depth to the objects depicted, with strong vertical markings on the building and softer lines for natural elements. The overall color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image a timeless and monochromatic feel emphasizing the contrast between structured lines and natural forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5947

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 119, 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

Q65021604

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