The Doorway

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a detailed etching of a rustic canal-side scene. A gently curved boat is docked close to the lower edge of the image, with figures nearby. In the background, an archway leads into a dark recess, framed by textured stone walls. The composition focuses on the vertical expanse of the building. The etched lines create shadow and light, illustrating depth and texture. The sepia color palette enhances the historical essence of the scene, creating a timeless quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irreg.): 25.7 × 21 cm (10 1/8 × 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6052

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 244, 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

Q65021795

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