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James McBey: Scottish Etcher and Painter (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
James McBey: Scottish Etcher and Painter (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
James McBey: Scottish Etcher and Painter (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

James McBey: Scottish Etcher and Painter (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1959
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 numberABDAG009098.60
About MeTypewritten copy of James McBey's obituary, originally printed in the Scotsman on 3 December 1959. The obituary is split into the following subheadings; "The Big Three", referring to the group consisting of James McBey, and fellow Scots, D. Y. Cameron and Muirhead Bone, who became known as "the big three of etching"; "Official War Artist"; "Engaging Simplicity"; and "A Versatile Master."

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.