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Image Not Available for Envelope Containing One Print and Two Negatives of Painting "After the Battle", by James McBey
Envelope Containing One Print and Two Negatives of Painting "After the Battle", by James McBey
Image Not Available for Envelope Containing One Print and Two Negatives of Painting "After the Battle", by James McBey

Envelope Containing One Print and Two Negatives of Painting "After the Battle", by James McBey

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1900-1949
Object NameEnvelope Negative Print
Mediumpaper card negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 9 x 15.1cm
Print: 6.8 x 6.8cm
Negatives: 6.2 x 6.2cm
Envelope Containing One Negative: 7.8 x 6.6cm
Envelope Containing Second Negative: 11.5 x 8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008291.8
Keywords
About MeEnvelope containing one print and two negatives of watercolour painting "After the Battle", by James McBey aged 10 years old (1893).

Written on the envelope, in ink and in Marguerite's handwriting:

"After the Battle B5"

There are two negatives within this envelope, both of the same size.

This object is part of the photographic biography of James McBey.

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.