The Sussex 1916

"The Sussex" is a 1916 etching by British artist James McBey, known for his war imagery and depictions of daily life. This artwork depicts a scene of a large ship being beached, perhaps undergoing repairs or salvage. The composition highlights the ship's stern and emphasizes the human figures gathered around it, creating a sense of scale and revealing the impact of the event on those present. The use of delicate lines and subtle shading in this etching evokes the atmosphere of a wartime scene, with its inherent tension and uncertainty.