Letter from James McBey to Louise Inglis (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Louise Inglis
Date1913
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21 x 12.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.53
Keywords
McBey then asks Louise to send him a postcard the day before her visit to give him time to tidy up the studio a little, because at the moment, he was painting his editions in "Museum Street" and leaving the place to look after itself in the meantime.
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.
