A Deserted Oasis

1917/1919

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a street-level perspective of a bustling outdoor scene. A camel rests to the left, with more camels in the distance, indicating a market or gathering place. Structures resembling mud-brick buildings are in the background, with fine, sketch-like lines creating a sense of motion. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and black on a creamy background. Figures are engaged in various activities, and tall structures or poles are on the right edge.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.8 × 32.4 cm (7 13/16 × 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6006

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 187, 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

Q65021735

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