Hastings

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a beach scene with people scattered on the sand. Figures are depicted engaged in various activities. In the background, moored boats with tall masts are visible. The artwork features loose, expressive strokes, a monochromatic sepia color palette, and a hazy background that conveys depth and space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.9 × 36.7 cm (9 7/16 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6060

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 225, 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

Q65021803

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