Banffshire

1919

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a drawing viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, looking over a calm body of water. In the distance, a series of arches from an old bridge traverse the scene horizontally, marking where the horizon sits. The bridge divides the image into land above and water below. Close to us, several boats with tall masts rest along the water's edge, sharply rendered with dark, defined lines. Loose and fluid brushstrokes suggest the grassy banks and the rippling water, adding a sense of movement and texture. The color palette is muted and subdued, with soft blues and greens dominating the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor on gray paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 25.8 x 31.1 cm (10 3/16 x 12 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6096


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: James McBey / Banffshire 1919.;in later hand, lower center verso in graphite: (EE1287) 200

Wikidata ID

Q64580556

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