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James McBey's Watercolours (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
James McBey's Watercolours (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
James McBey's Watercolours (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

James McBey's Watercolours (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1914
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.5 x 8.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.6
About MeArticle printed in "J. P" on 4 February 1914, related to McBey's exhibition of fifty watercolours about to open on 5 February at the gallery of Messrs. Colnaghi and Obach in New Bond Street. The article discusses McBey's early life and techniques in etching, then talks about his first experience with watercolour when he travelled to Morocco in 1912. Specific watercolours such as "The Flower Market at Amsterdam" and "Man Cutting a Ditch"are mentioned.

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.