The Carpenter of Hesdin

1917

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of an interior scene. The drawing shows a darkened room with stacks of rectangular objects arranged in a cluttered manner. At the center, there is a figure-like form bent over, suggesting a posture of focus or work. The surrounding area is filled with heavy shadow, creating a sense of depth and texture. The use of line work is dynamic, employing bold strokes and shading to convey the intricacy of the space and the activity happening within.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.8 × 33.8 cm (9 3/8 × 13 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5994

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 178, 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

Q65021709

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