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The Fun of Being an Artist: A Day with James McBey, the Etcher (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Fun of Being an Artist: A Day with James McBey, the Etcher (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Fun of Being an Artist: A Day with James McBey, the Etcher (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

The Fun of Being an Artist: A Day with James McBey, the Etcher (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1922
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.4 x 20.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.55
About MeTypewritten copy of an interview with James McBey, which took place in his etching studio, originally printed in the Daily Graphic on 18 April 1922. The person conducting the interview witnessed McBey working on an etching, and recounts the process in detail.

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.

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