Envelope Containing Prints and Negatives of 'Bird on Blossom' (1891), by James McBey
Associated
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1900-1949
Object NameEnvelope
Print
Negative
Mediumprint
paper
negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 8.8 x 15.2cm
Print One: 12.6 x 8.4cm
Print Two: 6.8 x 6.8cm
Negative One: 6.2 x 6.2cm
Envelope Containing Negative One: 16.5 x 11.5cm
Negative Two: 6.7 x 6.3cm
Print One: 12.6 x 8.4cm
Print Two: 6.8 x 6.8cm
Negative One: 6.2 x 6.2cm
Envelope Containing Negative One: 16.5 x 11.5cm
Negative Two: 6.7 x 6.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008291.2
Keywords
Part of the photographic biography of James McBey.
Marguerite McBey has written the following on the envelope, and on the largest print contained within the envelope:
"1st watercolours painted at age of 7. B4 Negative"
There is also a print of the image within the envelope, which notes:
"1891 Bird from Mrs. Bryce"
Within the envelope, there are also two negatives.
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 photograph or negative.
James McBey
c.1860 and c.1886
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