Antwerp 1926

jamesmcbey

drawing

architectural sketch

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

amateur sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

study drawing

detailed observational sketch

fantasy sketch

watercolor

environment sketch

James McBey's 1926 watercolor "Antwerp" captures the city's skyline from the Scheldt River, with the iconic spire of the Cathedral of Our Lady dominating the composition. The artist's loose, gestural brushstrokes and hazy washes evoke the atmosphere of a cloudy day, creating a sense of depth and distance. McBey's style, influenced by Impressionism and Japanese woodblock prints, emphasized light and fleeting moments, making his landscapes particularly captivating.