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James and Marguerite McBey Inside El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey Inside El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey Inside El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)

James and Marguerite McBey Inside El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1955
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 19.3 x 14.5cm
Paper Bag: 20.5 x 18.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.103
About MeBlack and white photograph of James and Marguerite McBey inside El Foolk, one of McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. The image was taken by Tangier based photographer, Zubillaga.

The photograph was kept within a Zubillaga brown 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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