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1911

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image depicts a shipyard scene with incomplete boats and figures in simple, sketch-like strokes. The horizon line is low and indistinct, showing tall structures and masts in the background. Delicate, fine lines create a soft, atmospheric quality, highlighting textures and details. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and grey on a cream backdrop, typical of etching work.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5931

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 101, State only

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1955

  • The Drawing and the Print, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC; and Lowe Gallery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 1955, no cat.

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

Q65021568

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