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James McBey Sketching Near Hebron (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Sketching Near Hebron (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Sketching Near Hebron (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey Sketching Near Hebron (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph, negative, envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 8.1 x 10.8cm
Negative: 8.5 x 11.3cm
Envelope: 8.8 x 15.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.26
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey sketching amongst a group of interest local people near Hebron, Palestine in March 1918. It is contained within a manila envelope along with a negative.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this photograph.