James McBey 1931

This 1931 drypoint etching by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst, a British artist known for his mastery of line and tone, depicts the Scottish artist James McBey. The portrait captures McBey's characteristically intense gaze and features a sharp contrast between the dark tones of his jacket and the bright light illuminating his face and the background. The work highlights Brockhurst’s skill in creating realistic and expressive depictions of figures through the use of subtle shading and detail. The etching, with its simple yet powerful composition, exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects.