Mrs William Murray
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated
Mrs William Murray
Date1924
Mediumcharcoal and pencil on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm
Frame: Height: 50.6 cm, Width: 40.5 cm
Frame: Height: 50.6 cm, Width: 40.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001819
About MeThe sitter was the wife of the doctor and friend of Lloyd George, William Murray. He was the eldest son of Sir James Murray, the wealthy Aberdeen businessman and liberal politician, who was also Chairman of Aberdeen Art Gallery. From 1912 James McBey carried on an affair with Mollie Murray and she remained a lifelong friend.
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