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El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions6.4 x 9.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008298.35
About MeBlack and white photograph of building work taking place at El Foolk, one of James McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. The men at work are constructing a chapel wall.

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.