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

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

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1959
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9 x 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.106
About MeBlack and white photograph of James and Marguerite McBey looking at the view from a balcony at El Foolk, one of McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. The photograph was taken in November 1959, shortly before James McBey's death.

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.