Correspondence from Edward Verrall Lucas to Marguerite McBey
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1937
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 numberABDAG009504.15
Keywords
Letter reads:
"My dear Beet, I was able to see your pictures yesterday & rejoiced in them, but was astonished & shocked to find so few red lozenges. What is the matter with collections? Are they saving for the Coronation or have their lost their senses? I am really worried about it. The [illegible] was a great surprise & I can still see Marguerite's slow smile. The great [illegible] is less [illegible] the room. Yours EV."
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.
