La Giudecca

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a city skyline by the waterfront viewed from above. The horizon is near the top third, with historic buildings and a central structure with domes and towers. The artwork features fine lines and light brushstrokes, creating an etching-like appearance. The color scheme is monochrome, using sepia or brown tones. Figures are seen near gondolas at the water's edge, with various boats floating in the calm waters. In the background, ships and buildings create a bustling port scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.5 × 43 cm (9 5/8 × 16 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6057

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 229, State published

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Carter, Charles. Etchings and Drypoints from 1924 by James McBey. Aberdeen: Aberdeen Art Gallery, 1962.

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

Q65021800

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