Correspondence between James McBey and the Bryce Family, with Original Sketch
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
A.J.C. Bryce
Daten.d.
Object NamePostcard
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.2 x 13.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017714.2
About MeCorrespondence between James McBey and the Bryce Family, with Original Sketch. Sketch is of three figures - two standing, one asleep - at possibly the early hours of the morning (see clock in sketch). One figure is gesturing towards a bed with a bar of soap. At the top of the sketch is the word "Overschie", a small town in Rotterdam. The correspondence is regarding the departure of an acquaintance - "Griffiths" - and the worries of their host over the reaction of the village.
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 correspondence.
James McBey
1917-1918
