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The Admirable McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Admirable McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
The Admirable McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

The Admirable McBey (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1928
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 12.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.56
About MeTypewritten copy of an article, originally printed in the Daily Chronicle on 11 May 1928, related to McBey's career and his transition from a bank clerk in Aberdeen to well known artist in London, and beyond.

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.