A Tartane Leaving Venice

1925

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

In this image, there is a body of water with a sailing ship on the right side. The horizon separates the sky from the water below. Distant city structures are visible on the horizon, including towers and domes. The technique used is an etching or drawing with precise, linear strokes creating light and shadow effects. The sky shows a mix of clouds and open space. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones emphasizing the lines and details of the drawing.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26 × 36.3 cm (10 1/4 × 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6092

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Carter 1962, no. 240, 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

Q65021810

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