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Photograph (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Photograph (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Photograph (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Photograph (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1928
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions14.9 x 20.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.44
About MePress cutting from the Evening Standard, part of which has a photograph of James McBey. The caption below the photograph reads;

"Mr James McBey, whose etching "Dawn" was sold for the high price of £445 at Southeby's. When the etching was first issued eighty-two impressions were made and the plate destroyed."

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.