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James McBey in El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey in El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey in El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey in El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1955
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions19.4 x 14.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.102
About MeBlack and white photograph of James McBey standing in front of one of his paintings inside El Foolk, one of McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. The image was taken by Zubillaga, a Tangier based photographer.

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.