Distant Salute

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a seascape with sailboats on the water and a city skyline in the background. The sailboats are on the left and in the middle, with detailed sails capturing light and shadow. The horizon is low, with a cityscape of buildings and a domed structure sketched in the distance. The sky has wispy clouds, and the color palette is beige and brown with hints of darker tones. The water reflects the boats, enhancing the calm composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.7 × 44 cm (10 7/8 × 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6049

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 250, State 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

Q65021792

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