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Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Owner (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Artist (Springfield, Ohio, USA, 1883 - 1966)
Daten.d.
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24.2 x 18.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.110
About MeSepia photograph of a portrait of James McBey painted by Walter Tittle; the original painting belonged to Marguertie McBey. An annotation written by Marguerite on the reverse proclaims "James never looked like this."

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.