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James McBey Painting the Portrait of a Woman (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Painting the Portrait of a Woman (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Painting the Portrait of a Woman (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey Painting the Portrait of a Woman (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1930s
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph, negative and paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 8.8 x 8.5cm
Negative: 6.6 x 6cm
Negative Envelope: 8 x 8cm
Manila Envelope: 9 x 15.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.61
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey painting the finishing touches to a framed oil portrait of a woman.

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.