The Ebb Tide
The Ebb Tide

Currently not on view

The Ebb Tide,

1922

James McBey, 1883–1959; born Aberdeen, Scotland; died Tangier, Morocco
x1976-221

Information

Title
The Ebb Tide
Dates

1922

Maker
James McBey
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 27.4 x 41.8 cm (10 13/16 x 16 7/16 in.) sheet: 21.4 x 35.2 cm (8 7/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Herbert S. Langfeld
Object Number
x1976-221
Signatures
Signed, lower right: James McBey
Inscription
Etched in plate, bottom center: McBey Brightlingsea 1 September 1922
Culture
British, European
Type
prints, etchings
Subject
tides, seascapes

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