Typewritten Letter from M. Harrison to Marguerite McBey, with Sketches by James McBey
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1932
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 25.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.144
About MeTypewritten letter from M. Harrison to Marguerite McBey, with sketches by James McBey, 23 April 1932. M. Harrison is the manager of Henry T. Wood Ltd., and the letter is regarding a model for a "Manet cover". The sketches on the reverse are of a man in a vehicle and a woman stepping over a fence.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 letter and sketch.
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