The Pool

1914

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a port scene with a detailed view of the waterfront activities. The horizon has industrial buildings and smokestacks. The artwork features intricate etching strokes displaying architecture and boats. The color palette includes shades of sepia and grey. Various boats are seen on the water, with a larger ship and figures aboard closest to the viewer. Small vessels are scattered across the river, creating a lively scene. Dense structures along the horizon depict a busy industrial port.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.5 × 37.3 cm (10 13/16 × 14 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5973

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 150, 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

Q65021662

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