Immigration, Esna, Upper Egypt (Miscellaneous Photographs of Places)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9 x 13.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017711.1
About MeSepia photograph annotated on the reverse to explain that it depicts an Immigration builiding in Esna, Upper Egypt. This photograph may have been taken during James McBey's stint as the Official War Artist with the British Expeditionary Force in Egypt from March 1917.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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