Enkhuisen Harbour

1910

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a calm body of water with a bridge stretching across the horizon. Various elements like boat masts and silhouettes of people can be seen against a cloudy sky. Two figures stand on the quay beside a rowboat. Rustic buildings with tiled roofs line the water's edge, with their reflections visible on the water. The detailed ink lines and hatching create texture and depth. The scene is depicted in sepia tones, giving it a nostalgic and historical visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5898

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 66, State published


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

Q65021486

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