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Portrait of James McBey with Shadow on the Wall (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey with Shadow on the Wall (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey with Shadow on the Wall (Photographs of James McBey)

Portrait of James McBey with Shadow on the Wall (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Photographer
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
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.95
About MeTwo copies of a black and white portrait of James McBey in a three-quarter view, taken by Anthony Rigo de Righi. The lighting has been setup to cast a shadow of McBey's face on the wall behind.

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.

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