Philadelphia December
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1930
Mediumpen ink and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 27.8 cm, Width: 45.3 cm
Frame: Height: 40.4 cm, Width: 55.8 cm
Frame: Height: 40.4 cm, Width: 55.8 cm
AcquisitionH H Kynett Bequest, 1977.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG002883
About MeOn his second visit to the United States of America McBey sketched this scene in suburban Philadelphia, at White Horse cross roads. He captures most expertly the quiet scene - a pair of foxhunters riding between the whitewashed houses of the area. Using his typically economic line, James McBey fills in the scene with delicate washes, recreating most effectively the weak winter light.
More About Me
Delicate washes capture the weak winter light in this quiet suburban scene.
Exhibitions
1920
James Mcintosh Patrick
William Palmer Robins
