Gale at Port Erroll

1922/1923

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a harbor scene with a slight elevation. A boat is visible on the sea below the faint horizon in the upper middle section. The sky and sea are depicted with light lines. People are on the dock, engaging in various activities. Several boats are moored nearby. Additional figures and boats are on a distant pier to the right. The color palette is monochromatic with expressive strokes. The scene conveys a light, airy feel with soft, flowing lines indicating movement and activity at the harbor.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.8 × 29.7 cm (16 7/8 × 11 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6024

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 215, 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

Q65021765

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