Buchan

1914

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated vantage point. A steam-powered machine is depicted towards the left, emitting smoke from its chimney. Figures are sketched near the machine. The horizon is low, with fields extending into the distance and hills in the background. The brushstrokes are precise, capturing details with fluidity. The color palette is sepia tone, creating a historical and rustic atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 × 36.5 cm (7 5/16 × 14 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5976

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 154, State published

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

Q65021669

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