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James McBey
Distant Salute (Venice)

1925

About the Item

1925. Etching. Hardie/Carter 250. 7 x 15 (sheet 11 3/8 x 18 1/8). Edition 80, #28. Signed and numbered in ink. A fine impression with plate tone, printed on antique cream-colored wove paper with full margins. Housed in a 17 3/4 x 20-inch archival mat The Salute is seen across the Giudecca from the steps of San Giorgio. Ships, some with sails set, are silhouetted against a sunset sky. The distant palaces of the Grand Canal are on the right. McBey's etchings are varied in subject, but all show his excellent draughtsmanship and his sense of light. He was particularly good at depicting the North African desert, water scenes, and cities such as Venice and Rotterdam.
  • Creator:
    James McBey (1883 - 1959, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1925
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Storrs, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU33522031953
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