Portrait of James McBey with Shadow on the Wall (Photographs of James McBey)
SitterSitter is
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Anthony Rigo de Righi
Datec. 1950
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph, negative and envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 8.4 x 8.5cm
Photograph: 5.3 x 5.1cm
Negative: 6.2 x 6.4cm
Envelope: 8.9 x 15.2cm
Photograph: 5.3 x 5.1cm
Negative: 6.2 x 6.4cm
Envelope: 8.9 x 15.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.95
Keywords
The photographs were kept within a brown manila envelope and the negative is also included in a protective paper bag.
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.
