McBey Sketching in the Egyptian Desert (Photographs of James McBey)
SitterSitter is
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 12.4 x 8.5cm
Negative: 11.3 x 8.6cm
Manila Envelope: 8.9 x 15.1cm
Negative Envelope: 12.9 x 8cm
Negative: 11.3 x 8.6cm
Manila Envelope: 8.9 x 15.1cm
Negative Envelope: 12.9 x 8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.56
Keywords
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.
Exhibitions
James McBey
c.1860 and c.1886
