Strathtay

1928

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a pastoral scene with a gently sloped landscape, scattered buildings including farmhouses and barns, and a high horizon where the fields meet the sky. The loose and expressive brushstrokes create a watercolor effect with a blend of muted colors like earthy browns, soft greens, light blues, and hints of purple and pink. A wooden fence and a path lead from the foreground into the distance, enhancing the depth of the scene. In the distance, rolling fields and patches of trees are depicted with darker, more distinct strokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.1 x 43.3 cm (9 1/8 x 17 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6086


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McBey / Strathtay. July 1928.

Wikidata ID

Q64580548

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