Macduff

1921

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a busy harbor scene. Sailboats and people are gathered along the waterway. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, separating the sky from the activity below. The boats are detailed with fine lines, and figures are depicted with quick strokes. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing details and textures. In the distance, the harbor opens into a wider expanse of water, with a sky scattered with small clouds and birds.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.5 × 21.8 cm (14 × 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6029

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 210, 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

Q65021771

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