Durgerdam

1910

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a detailed etching of a man kneeling on a dock next to a boat extending into the water. The horizon line is positioned a third of the way down from the top, over a calm expanse of water. In the distance, there are small boats and structures etched lightly, possibly windmills. The etching style features fine, deliberate lines for texture and depth in the dock, boat, and figures. Swirling, scribbled strokes create cloudy skies. The overall image is monochromatic with a beige hue, giving a serene and timeless quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.5 × 20.5 cm (12 3/8 × 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5887

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 80, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1925

  • Hardie, Martin. Etchings and Drypoints from 1902 to 1924 by James McBey. London: P. and D. Colnaghi and Co., 1925.

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

Q65021464

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