A Norman port

A Norman port

Item Information

Title:
A Norman port
Description:
Boulogne and its harbour from the Falaises. In front, a high round hummock (the remains of the Roman lighthouse) and beyond it, the fishermen's chapel with its crucifix. The harbour, with boats entering, is low on the right.
Artist:
McBey, James, 1883-1959
Name on Item:
James McBey
Date:
1916
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Drypoints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
James McBey (1883-1959). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Cliffs
Harbors
Places:
France > Hauts-de-France (region) > Boulogne
Extent:
1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 17 x 37 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/p8419c97q
Terms of Use:
Copyright (c) James McBey
All rights reserved.
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Hardie and Carter: H. 169
Additional information accompanying item: From the artist's personal collection. Unique proof before figure of fisherman carrying net was erased and before signature.
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Etched in 1916.
Notes (citation):
Hardie, Martin. Etchings and drypoints from 1902 to 1924 by James McBey (London: P. and D. Colnaghi and Co., 1925) [MB].
Notes (object):
Trial proof. The figure of a fisherman, carrying a net, cuts the left edge of the hummock.
Identifier:
17_06_000689
W. 2461 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666000007522