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Portrait Photograph of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait Photograph of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait Photograph of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Portrait Photograph of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec.1908
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.7 x 18.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.30
About MeBlack and white portrait photograph of James McBey mounted onto card and signed "James McBey" on the front. It was taken at his London home (1 Holland Park Avenue) in around 1908.

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.