A Fishing Harbour

1913

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of a harbor scene. The image depicts a waterfront with several fishing boats docked along the shoreline. On the left side of the image, there are tall masts from the boats. Two figures appear to be in conversation, while others work on the boats or gather around the pier. In the background, birds are in flight. The composition is balanced with the boats leading the viewer's eye towards the distant waters reflecting the light of a low-hanging sun. The drawing uses delicate lines and shading to evoke a sense of calm and everyday life at a busy harbor.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5969

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 145, 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

Q65021651

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