Venice

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The view is from a water level perspective, looking out over a body of water where vessels are floating. The horizon is positioned just above the middle of the image and is marked by the outline of a grand domed building. The brushstrokes are applied in a watercolor style. The color palette is soft and muted, featuring pastel shades with hues of blue and beige dominating. Soft reflections shimmer on the water's surface. The buildings and skyline in the distance are painted in faded tones, giving a sense of depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 20.9 x 39.7 cm (8 1/4 x 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6134

  • Series Title

    Venice

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McBey / Venice 11 September 1925. / (in graphite) 11 Sept 1925.; in later hand, lower left: Il Redentore, Venice; lower center: WC226

Wikidata ID

Q64580598

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