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Original Sketch of a Lamp, by James McBey
Original Sketch of a Lamp, by James McBey
Original Sketch of a Lamp, by James McBey

Original Sketch of a Lamp, by James McBey

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 12.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.73
Keywords
About MeOriginal Sketch of a Lamp, by James McBey. McBey writes that he spotted the lamp in Church Street for 15/-, and that the man said it was an old miner's lamp, or perhaps a yacht guiding light. It burns paraffin and does not give off much light.

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.