Thames Side

1928

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a seascape with water stretching towards industrial structures in the distance. The horizon is high, lined with industrial buildings and smokestacks emitting dark smoke. Sailing boats are visible on the water, gradually decreasing in size towards the distance. The water is depicted with fluid brushstrokes suggesting waves, while the sky has soft, swirling strokes. The color palette includes grays, blues, and hints of brown. The water reflects these hues with lighter tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    support: 27.7 x 47.2 cm (10 7/8 x 18 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6129


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: James McBey / August 1928.

Wikidata ID

Q64580593

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