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McBey Working at His Desk (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Working at His Desk (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Working at His Desk (Photographs of James McBey)

McBey Working at His Desk (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1958
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 7 x 7cm
Negative: 7 x 5.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.52
About MeBlack and white photograph (plus a negative) depicting James McBey working at his desk by a window in his Tangier home, El Foolk. The photograph was printed on 1 July 1958.

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.