The Desert of Sinai, No.2 1917 - 1919

"The Desert of Sinai, No.2" is a 1917-1919 etching by James McBey. The work depicts a lone figure on a camel in the foreground, with a group of figures on camels in the distance, all traversing a desert landscape. The starkness of the scene is emphasized by the presence of a skeletal remains in the lower center of the composition, suggesting the harsh realities of the Sinai desert. The image captures the desolation and isolation of the landscape, a theme that McBey explored throughout his artistic career.