The Dead Sea

1921

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows an overhead view of a coastal scene. The horizon is in the center, with land meeting water. Figures are near a boat, with more along the shore. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, depicting movement in the sky and outlining hills. The color palette is monochromatic in soft shades of brown and beige. The scene conveys depth through detailed texture against a muted backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on green paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 × 43.8 cm (11 1/8 × 17 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6032

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 206, 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

Q65021774

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