On the South Coast

1928

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image shows a beach scene with a calm sea meeting a pastel sky. Small boats are on the sandy beach, with figures nearby. The colors are gentle and muted, with sandy browns, delicate blues, and light grays predominant. Brushstrokes are loose and fluid, giving a tranquil atmosphere to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink and watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 21.3 x 43.9 cm (8 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6073

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McBey Brighton 1928.; in later hand, center verso in graphite: 75/29; lower center verso in graphite: On the South Coast; lower right verso in graphite: FVO

Watermarks

1818

Wikidata ID

Q64580531

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