Hastings

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a sandy beach with a cluster of boats and figures. The view is from an elevated angle, with the horizon not visible. The boats are arranged horizontally. The brushstrokes are delicate and sketchy, and the color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia or brown. Figures are depicted engaging in activities on the sand, with more figures and boats stretching towards the water. The water merges with the sky in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.6 × 37.1 cm (9 5/16 × 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.115

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 225, State published

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Carter, Charles. Etchings and Drypoints from 1924 by James McBey. Aberdeen: Aberdeen Art Gallery, 1962.

1997

  • Hardie, Martin, and Charles Carter. The Etchings and Dry-Points of James McBey (1883-1959). San Francisco, California: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1997, p.

Wikidata ID

Q65076506

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