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1913

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This image depicts a narrow canal surrounded by aged buildings. The horizon is low and obscured by the buildings flanking the waterway. The buildings have irregular rooftops and the sky is clear. The image uses fine lines to create texture and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, conveying a vintage feel. The canal disappears into shadow in the distance and reflections of the buildings are seen on the water's surface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching touched with drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.8 × 18.1 cm (12 1/2 × 7 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5967

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 143, State published

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1925

  • Hardie, Martin. Etchings and Drypoints from 1902 to 1924 by James McBey. London: P. and D. Colnaghi and Co., 1925.

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

Q65021648

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