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The Galleries: Etchings of James McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Galleries: Etchings of James McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Galleries: Etchings of James McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

The Galleries: Etchings of James McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1929
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions44.7 x 16cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.40
About MeArticle by Frank Rutter, printed in the Sunday Times on 11 August 1929, discussing James McBey's art and techniques and deeming him a "master of tone." A section towards the end talks in detail about "Dawn: The Camel Patrol Setting Out" (see ABDAG002933), one of which was purchased at a record sale price by Messrs. Reid and Lefevre at Southeby's on 8 May 1928.

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.