Mersea: Sunset

1924

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a maritime scene with a large sailing ship on the left. The sky has wispy clouds, and the horizon is low. The artwork is created using an etching technique with fine, linear brushstrokes. The color palette is sepia, and there are smaller boats and figures in the distance. The overall atmosphere is serene and reflective.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.3 × 42.2 cm (10 3/8 × 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6017

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 222, 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

Q65021759

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