Artist and model

Artist and model

Item Information

Title:
Artist and model
Description:
The artist, palette in hand, stands to the left. The young model sits holding a large book on her knees. Both are silhouetted against the light from a large studio window.
Artist:
McBey, James, 1883-1959
Name on Item:
McBey
Date:
1924–1925
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
James McBey (1883-1959). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Painters (Artists)
Artists' models
Extent:
1 print : etching ; plate mark 24 x 15 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/p8419331z
Terms of Use:
Copyright (c) James McBey
All rights reserved.
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Hardie and Carter: H. 223
Additional information accompanying item: Before the plate was cut. There were 9 trial proofs. Edition of 10 proofs for the artist and 500 impressions for frontispiece of catalogue.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from accompanying material.
Etched in 1924, published 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 signature added. Four proofs to test paper and printing.
Identifier:
17_06_000375
W. 2040 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666000190278