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James and Marguerite McBey near the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey near the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey near the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)

James and Marguerite McBey near the Prospect of Whitby (Photographs of James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1937-1938
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.5 x 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.74
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey wearing a trilby hat with Marguerite, seated on some steps in the sunshine. The photograph was taken by Paul Hahn in 1937 or 1938 near the Prospect of Whitby pub, London.

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.
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