Manhattan

1930

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a harbor scene with a high vantage point, featuring a skyline with tall buildings and bridges in the background. The artwork has detailed lines creating an etched, sketch-like quality. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia and brown. There are docks, warehouses, boats, and ships in the waterway. The city's architecture is visible in the distance against a sky with clouds.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. James McBey

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.7 × 49.2 cm (11 11/16 × 19 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.14.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 275, State ii/ii 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

Q65509945

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