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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)
Date1934-1935
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.5 x 16.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.69
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey wearing a patterned bow-tie and spectacles. The photograph was taken by Henry Twiner in 1934 or 1935.

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.