An Original Sketch from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey)

Artist James McBey (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)

AssociatedAssociated with Marguerite McBey (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)

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Mediumpaper

ClassificationsMcBey

Dimensions18.4 x 27.1cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG008318.40

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About MeAn Original Sketch from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey). The sketch is of an oversized Marguerite (in comparison to the size of the buildings in the picture), lying under a smiling sun. It is captioned "Happy sojourn, la-has!"

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 sketch.
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Happy holidays: In this sketch McBey has drawn Marguerite oversize in comparison to the buildings and landscape. She is lying under a smiling sun with the caption "Happy sojourn, la-has!"