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Beggar and Child (Photographs of Morocco)
Beggar and Child (Photographs of Morocco)
Beggar and Child (Photographs of Morocco)

Beggar and Child (Photographs of Morocco)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1938
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.3 x 7.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017712.4
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a beggar and child near the Djemaâ El Fna a crowded marketplace in Marrakech where goods are bought and sold, and acrobats, musicians and snake charmers perform.

James McBey created several paintings and etchings with people associated with the Djemaâ El Fna as the subject, and these photographs, taken mainly by himself or Marquerite, formed part of his research.

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.