The first sight of Jerusalem. Nebi Samwil (no.1)

The first sight of Jerusalem. Nebi Samwil (no.1)

Item Information

Title:
The first sight of Jerusalem. Nebi Samwil (no.1)
Description:
This plate conveys the first idea for the following subject (no.197). Here the view is from the east side of the ridge, showing the trench on the right side of the plate, below the shrapnel smoke.
Artist:
McBey, James, 1883-1959
Name on Item:
James McBey
Date:
1920
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
James McBey (1883-1959). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Warfare
Plains
World War, 1914-1918
Places:
Israel > Jerusalem (territory) > Nebi Samwil
Extent:
1 print : etching ; plate mark 26 x 45 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/p8419995r
Terms of Use:
Copyright (c) James McBey
All rights reserved.
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Hardie and Carter: H. 196
Additional information accompanying item: From the artist's own collection.
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Etched in 1920.
Notes (citation):
Hardie, Martin, and Charles Carter. "The etchings and drypoints of James McBey (1883-1959)." Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1997, San Francisco.
Notes (object):
Trial proof (1). The trench and figures are only indicated, and extend only half-way across the plate.
Identifier:
17_06_000270
W. 1514 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666000190039