Christmas Card

1913

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image is a sketch of a person with only their upper body visible, leaning slightly forward. The person's head is detailed, with prominent facial features such as intense eyes and a mustache. The person has dark, tousled hair and seems to be wearing a loosely sketched garment, possibly a shirt with a collar. In the background, there is a rough sketch of a circular element resembling part of a bicycle or machinery, with the words "XMAS 1913" inscribed. At the bottom of the sketch, there is a handwritten note saying, "with all best wishes," accompanied by a signature. The sketch is set against a plain background, giving it a minimalistic and unfinished appearance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5970

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 146, 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

Q65021652

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