Shipbuilding Yards

1904

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows an elevated view of a busy harbor with industrial buildings, boats, and smoke rising from chimneys in the distance. The horizon line is low in the frame, and the sky is textured with loose, expressive lines. The style is sketch-like with quick, varied strokes creating movement. The color palette is monochromatic with soft browns and dark tones. Boats with figures are visible on the water and more vessels are seen further back, surrounded by detailed masts and industrial structures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.5 × 25.5 cm (7 11/16 × 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5926

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 19, 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

Q65021556

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