The Thames Barge Race: The Start

1935

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows several sailboats navigating through a choppy sea. The water is depicted with broad strokes suggesting movement and texture. Two large sailboats are positioned on the right, angled towards the left side. Smaller boats are scattered farther away, diminishing in size towards the horizon. The low horizon line creates a sky filled with swirling cloud-like lines. The color palette is limited to shades of gray and black, creating a monochromatic atmosphere with strong contrast. The technique consists of sketch-like strokes that convey immediacy and dynamism to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. James McBey

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.5 × 42.2 cm (11 1/4 × 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.14.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 272, 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

Q65509946

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