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James McBey
Sotto Portico, Venice.

1928

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Sotto Portico, Venice. 1928. Etching. Hardie/Carter 235. 12 1/2 x 8 3/4 (sheet 8 1/4 x 11 3/8). Edition 80, #39. A rich impression printed in black/brown ink with subtle tonal wiping. Printed on antique French 1790 laid paper with full margins. Signed and numbered in ink. The catalog describes the image: "At the Sotto Portico del Orso a man stands in a sandolo, holding by a ring on the wall. A girl is advancing in the shadow under the archway on his left. ............................................................................................................. Born in Aberdeenshire, James McBey was a self-taught artist and etcher, best known for his prints, which coincided with an etching revival in the 20th century. After training himself in various techniques, in 1911 he gained an exhibition opportunity at the Goupil Gallery, in London. From this point on his prints were published in London and Glasgow, and during the First World War, McBey was appointed official war artist to the Palestine Expeditionary Force. McBey's work is held in a variety of galleries across the UK and beyond, with Aberdeen Art Gallery holding the vast majority.
  • Creator:
    James McBey (1883 - 1959, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1928
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Storrs, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU335211298152
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