Road-Menders, Tetuan

1913

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a group of people gathered near an arched structure in a walled area. The horizon is not visible due to the dominating walls and archway. The figures appear to be in motion, with some seated on the left and others standing near the entrance. The brushstrokes are sketch-like, with expressive lines. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of beige and brown, giving a warm, aged appearance. The walls have textures, and shadows add depth, while the architecture guides the eye into the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint touched with pencil

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 × 23 cm (12 × 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5963

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 139, State TP 2

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

Q65021637

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