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The Sphinx
The Sphinx
The Sphinx

The Sphinx

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Mediumpencil and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 51.1 cm, Width: 33.3 cm
Frame: Height: 68.2 cm, Width: 51 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001777
About MeJames sketched in watercolour the many sights that they visited, whilst Marguerite took numerous photographs of the same subjects. This routine, of James sketching and Marguerite taking photographs, was to become a common one for them.
More About Me

McBey first saw Egypt as an official war artist during World War I, but he returned several times afterwards during visits to the Middle East and North Africa.

 

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