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McBey at the Etching Press in his London Studio (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey at the Etching Press in his London Studio (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey at the Etching Press in his London Studio (Photographs of James McBey)

McBey at the Etching Press in his London Studio (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1920
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLarge Photograph: 11.9 x 16.3cm
Small Photograph: 6.5 x 10.3cm
Negative: 4.9 x 7.5cm
Negative Envelope: 8.8 x 7.9cm
Negative: 6.8 x 10.2cm
Negative Envelope: 15.3 x 10.4cm
Manila Envelope: 8.3 x 15.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.54
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey working at the etching press in his London Studio, taken in 1920. There are two photographs (one large and one small) and two negatives (one large and one small).

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.
James McBey in his Hampstead Studio
Unknown Photographer
1915
James McBey in his Hampstead Studio
Unknown Photographer
1915
James McBey at the Etching Press
Unknown Photographer
1920
James McBey at the Etching Press
Unknown Photographer
1920
James McBey at the Etching Press
Unknown Photographer
1920