Sketch of Eight Boats, New York
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1941
Object NameSketch
Mediumpencil pen and ink on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 25 x 35.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008330.5
Keywords
This sketch is from a sketchbook of drawings by James McBey, containing many depictions of New York landscapes, animals and ships.
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 sketch.
