Ras-El-Ain

1918/1919

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a large, ancient fortress positioned atop a low hill. The horizon line is low, emphasizing the sky above. The brushwork is composed of fine lines and dashes, giving a sketch-like quality to the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones and beiges. Close to us, there are rough patches of ground and some structures. In the distance, there are rugged terrains leading up to the fortress which anchors the composition. The wide area around the fortress is simplistic and sparse in detail, enhancing its imposing presence.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.1 × 36.6 cm (9 1/2 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6001

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 180, 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

Q65021722

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