Wailing Wall, Jerusalem (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper, pen and watercolour
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24.9 x 16.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003075.13
About MeWatercolour sketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, depicting the Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall or Kotel, in Jerusalem, which has been a sight for Jewish prayer for centauries.The sketch is kept within a sketchbook, along with a series of other related drawings.
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.
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