The Ebb Tide

1922/1923

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image features a harbor with several sailing ships present. The horizon is low, emphasizing the expanse of water. The ships are visible on the horizon and slightly above it, with reflections on the water surface. The style is fine etching with intricate lines depicting the ships and sails against a lighter sky. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly using sepia and black. The water has fine lines depicting gentle ripples and more ships are visible in the distance. The open sky contrasts with the ships in the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27 × 41 cm (10 5/8 × 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6023

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 216, 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

Q65021764

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