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Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1930s
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph (ABDAG008295.66.1): 8.5 x 6cm
Photograph (ABDAG008295.66.2): 7.4 x 5.3cm
Negative (ABDAG008295.66.3): 8.6 x 6.5cm
Negative (ABDAG008295.66.4): 8.7 x 6.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.66
About MeSeries of two black and white photographs and negatives depicting James McBey wearing a black bow-tie.

These objects are 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 these photographs and negatives.