James McBey. 1883-1959.
Distant Salute. 1925. Etching. Hardie/Carter 250. 7 3/16 x 15 15/16 (sheet 10 7/8 x 17 1/8).Edition 80, #30. Signed and numbered in ink. A fine impression with plate tone, printed on antique cream-colored wove paper with full margins. $1,650.
The Salute is seen across the Giudecca fron the steps of San Giorgio. Ships, some with sails set, are silhouetted against a sunset sky. The distant palaces of the Grand Canal are on the right.
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