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James McBey Drinking at the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Drinking at the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Drinking at the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey Drinking at the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1937-1938
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.6 x 12.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.72
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey wearing a trilby hat and drinking a half pint. The photograph was taken by Paul Hahn in 1937 or 1938 at the Prospect of Whitby pub, London. Marguerite McBey is just visible in the bottom right of the frame.

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.