Phoenician Coast

1934

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a coastal scene with an elevated perspective. The top portion of the image shows the horizon with sailing boats on calm water. The artwork features detailed line work conveying texture and form, particularly in the people and animals depicted. The monochromatic palette uses shades of brown for contrast. Closest to the viewer, seated figures and animals are gathered on a rocky shoreline, appearing to be part of a community gathering. The scene extends into a wide beach leading to sailboats at sea.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. James McBey

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.7 × 43.6 cm (10 7/8 × 17 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.14.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 271, 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

Q65509943

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