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Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,
Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,
Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,
Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,
Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,
Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,

Orig pen and ink drawing for the well known etching W.W.I by McBey, The Sussex,

$ 250.8

  • Artist: James McBey
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/Region of Origin: Britian
  • Culture: British
  • Features: Framed
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Height (Inches): 8 1/4
  • Item Height: 8 1/4
  • Item Length: 15 1/2
  • Item Width: 15 1/4
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Material: Ink, oil
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: original
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Painting Surface: Paper
  • Production Technique: Pen and Ink
  • Region of Origin: Britian
  • Seller Notes: “Some foxing and stains on the sheet, it needs some restoration”
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: artist
  • Size: A3 (11.69 in x 16.54 in)
  • Style: British War image
  • Subject: war
  • Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
  • Title: The Sussex
  • Type: Drawing
  • Unit of Sale: 1
  • Width (Inches): 15 1/2
  • Year of Production: 1916

Description

James McBey 1883-1959 Scottish This is a very rare find. The original pen and ink study for the well known etching, The Sussex by British artist James McBey. This was one of his best known WWI works. The subject is the Sinking of the Sussex a British Mail Boat that was torpedoed by a German Submarine in the English Channel. The Bow was blown off and the wreck beached on the sands near Boulogne. This pen and ink was hand signed and located as Boulogne and dated 1916. McBey was on site and did many studies of this scene of destruction. This is one of the most finished studies done before he created the well known etching. The image measures 8 1/4X15 1/2 inches. Drawn on a watermarked laid type sheet. The drawing needs restoration, foxing marks throughout the sheet. Free shipping within the USA. New England Art Exchange is a gallery in Peterborough, N.H that has been dealing in fine prints and paintings for over 25 years. We focus on works of American, European and Asian artists from the 18th century to the 1950's. We buy and sell original works and represent consignors from around the world. Our reputation is very important to us. We strive to offer complete assessments of the work that we sell, coupled with fair pricing. All works are guaranteed to be authentic as described. Any items we list on ebay can be viewed in our gallery in Peterborough New Hampshire. New England Art Exchange