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Cherifian Rocks (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
Cherifian Rocks (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
Cherifian Rocks (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

Cherifian Rocks (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

Subject (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1947
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.8 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008298.16
About MeBlack and white photograph of James McBey by the promontory 'Cherifian Rocks' near El Foolk, one of his homes in Tangier, Morocco. From the rocks Spain and Gibraltar can be seen on a clear day.

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.