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The War and Art (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The War and Art (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The War and Art (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

The War and Art (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.2 x 7.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.11
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 3 April 1917, related to James McBey's commision to be an official War artist in Egypt and Syria.

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.