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The Baillie. "Ma Conscience!" (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Baillie. "Ma Conscience!" (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Baillie. "Ma Conscience!" (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

The Baillie. "Ma Conscience!" (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1921
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.3 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.53
About MeTypewritten copy of an article originally printed on 23 March 1921, related to an exhibtion of James McBey's work on display at the Grosvenor Galleries, Bond Street. McBey's transition from bank clerk in Aberdeen to one of the most discussed artists in London is also discussed, along with the high prices his etchings had been fetching at auction.

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.