Venice is seen from the Canale di San Marco near the Public Gardens. Towards the centre on the left is San Giorgio Maggiore, and beyond, to the right, dimly glittering in the light of the setting sun, the Salute.
Date from item or from accompanying material.
Etched in 1925.
Notes (citation):
Hardie, Martin, and Charles Carter. "The etchings and drypoints of James McBey (1883-1959)." Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1997, San Francisco.
Notes (object):
Trial proof (8). The reflections on the water extend to the lower right corner of the plate. Five proofs to test different inks and variations of printing.