Cleaning Fish, Portlethen 1909

"Cleaning Fish, Portlethen" is an etching created by Scottish artist James McBey in 1909. This piece, rendered in the style of realism, depicts three women engaged in the domestic task of cleaning fish, likely in a kitchen or a similar setting. The artist's loose, expressive lines capture the scene with a sense of immediacy, highlighting the rhythm of their movements. The subject of everyday life and the use of etching technique make this piece a quintessential example of McBey's artistic style, demonstrating his talent for capturing both the beauty and the rawness of everyday existence.