Cleaning Fish, Portlethen

1909

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of three figures engaged in a domestic activity. The scene is rendered with intricate lines and cross-hatching. The central action shows the figures working with a material on a large surface. The setting is dimly lit, with shadows in the background. The figures are dressed in simple garments and head coverings. The walls are darkened, drawing focus towards the activity at hand.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5904

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 57, 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

Q65021500

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