Venice by James Mcbey (1924)

Venice, in brief

Title: Venice
Artist: James Mcbey (1883–1959)
Artist born in: Newburgh, United Kingdom
Date: 1924
Dimensions: 55 × 96 cm

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What is the creation date of "Venice" by James Mcbey?

"Venice" dates from 1924. The date places the work within James Mcbey's career and its era.

How big is the original "Venice"?

"Venice" measures 55 x 96 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Is "Venice" free of copyright?

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Who created "Venice"?

The artist behind "Venice" is James Mcbey. The work is catalogued under James Mcbey's name.

At what age did James Mcbey make "Venice"?

James Mcbey made "Venice" at the age of 41. The artist was born in 1883 and the work is dated 1924.

Why is the copyright status of "Venice" what it is?

The copyright status of "Venice" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1959.

About the artist, James Mcbey

1883–1959, United Kingdom

James Mcbey

A Visionary Etcher Bridging Scottish Tradition and Global Exploration James McBey was a master of the line and light, an artist whose life story is as much a narrative of self-invention as the evocative landscapes he captured on copper plates and canvas. Born in 1883 in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, McBey’s journey from a humble clerk in a local bank to one of Scotland’s most celebrated printmakers is nothing short of extraordinary. Lacking formal academic training in his youth, he possessed an insatiable curiosity that led him to study the technical treatises of masters like Maxime Lalanne by candlelight. This self-directed discipline allowed him to develop a visual vocabulary rooted in meticulous detail and atmospheric depth, eventually establishing him as a cornerstone of the early 20th-century etching revival.

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