Valencia Beach
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1911
Mediumetching on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 13.8 cm
Plate Size: Width: 14.9 cm
Frame: Height: 50.6 cm, Width: 38 cm
Plate Size: Width: 14.9 cm
Frame: Height: 50.6 cm, Width: 38 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1959 by Mr H H Kynett.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001808
More About MeFrom 1910 McBey travelled extensively, visiting Europe, North Africa and America. Here, watched by onlookers, oxen are being lead up the sun-drenched Valencia beach, hauling a boat out of the sea.
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