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James and Marguerite McBey in the Garden (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey in the Garden (Photographs of James McBey)
James and Marguerite McBey in the Garden (Photographs of James McBey)

James and Marguerite McBey in the Garden (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sitter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Photographer (Mohawk, New York, USA, 1889 - 1966)
Date1958
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 11.7 x 8.8cm
Negatives: 4.5 x 4.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.104
About MeBlack and white photograph, with two negatives of James and Marguerite McBey, taken in the garden of El Foolk, one of McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. An annotation explains that the photograph was taken by "Hooker Dolittle" in July 1958.

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.