Kingsgate

1919

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a rural scene with a dirt road winding through the landscape. A bare tree is on the left, with a horse-drawn cart and driver slightly beyond it. The road leads into the distance, disappearing over the horizon. The sky has soft pastel shades of blue and white. Earthy tones dominate the colors, complementing the natural setting. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, giving an impressionistic quality. In the background, faint rolling hills can be seen.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 23.2 x 38 cm (9 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6066

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: James McBey / Kingsgate / 27 December 1919.

Watermarks

J WHATMAN 1824

Wikidata ID

Q64580524

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