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

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

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions18.4 x 27.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.40
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.
More About Me
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!"
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