The Torpedoed Sussex

1916

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of a large ship run aground with a crowd of people nearby. The drawing depicts a scene where a massive vessel has been damaged, likely due to an accident as evidenced by the visible breakage and debris at the bow of the ship. The scene is accentuated by numerous individuals gathered along what appears to be a dock or a similar coastal structure. These figures are sketched in a loose, impressionistic manner with varying details and poses, suggesting a mix of activity among the onlookers. The use of line work captures the maritime setting and the human element within the environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 27.5 x 41.2 cm (10 13/16 x 16 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6130


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1955

  • The Drawing and the Print, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC; and Lowe Gallery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 1955, no cat.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: James McBey B[oulogne] / 1916.

Wikidata ID

Q64580594

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