Well in the Sands, Tangier

1913

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a group of people and donkeys in a landscape setting. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing a broad view of the scene. The horizon is high in the image, with sandy dunes meeting a distant settlement and the sea. To the right in the distance, there is a cluster of boats with their masts visible against the sky. The brushstrokes appear light and delicate, typical of watercolor techniques, giving a soft, airy quality to the landscape. The color palette consists mainly of earth tones such as sandy beiges, grays, and muted greens, with bright red hats worn by some figures providing a subtle contrast. The figures and donkeys stand out in the foreground against the expansive landscape. The sky is vast and softly washed, creating a sense of openness.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 24.9 x 30.8 cm (9 13/16 x 12 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6141


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Tangier / James McBey / Tangier1 Feb 1913; in unknown hand, lower center in graphite: TheWell in the Sands, Tangier

Wikidata ID

Q64580605

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