A Master Etcher: James McBey's Justification (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PublisherPublished by
The Morning Post
Date1922
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28.3 x 6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.3
Keywords
Early etchings, such as "Point Law" (see ABDAG002937) and "Moray House, Edinburgh" (see ABDAG005545) are mentioned, along with works from 1914 onwards, such as "Dawn: The Camel Patrol Setting Out" (see ABDAG002933) and "Sea and Rain" (see ABDAG001795).
McBey's specific etching techniques, such as his "one-proof etchings" are also praised and discussed.
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 newspaper article.
