The Thames Barge Race: The "Sarah" Winning

1935

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows sailboats on choppy waters. The viewpoint appears low, emphasizing motion among the waves and boats. The composition has a high horizon, suggesting vastness of the sea. Distant sails fade into the background. The artwork features dynamic and expressive etching lines capturing sea and sails' motion. The color palette is monochromatic, varying in shades of black and gray, highlighting the etching technique. The water closest to us is detailed and abstract, while lines soften in the distance, leading to the high horizon and sailboats' intricate sails.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. James McBey

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irreg.): 30 × 41.4 cm (11 13/16 × 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.14.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 273, 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

Q65509947

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