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Correspondence from R.B. Cunninghame Graham to James McBey
Image Not Available for Correspondence from R.B. Cunninghame Graham to James McBey

Correspondence from R.B. Cunninghame Graham to James McBey

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sender (London, England, 1852 - 1936)
Date1934
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20 x 32cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009504.3
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from R.B. Cunninghame Graham to James McBey, regarding sitting for James McBey, dated 29 April 1934.

Letter reads:

"Dear Mr McBey,
I have now returned from home and can sit any day (except the 7th) [illegible] that is convenient, at three in the afternoon. With Kind regards to mrs McBey & yourself, yrs sincerely, R.B. Cunninghame Graham"

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 letter.