Sketch of Young Woman Standing, by James McBey, with Newspaper Clipping Attached
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions19.4 x 12.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.190
Keywords
The newspaper clipping states:
"Chinese lady's modern silk [fragment] new, from Shanghai, suit [fragment] bargain £2.10, Waters [fragment]"
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.
