Thistle Leaves (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameLeaves
Mediumleaves
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLeaf: 9.5 x 4.4cm
Leaf: 7.9 x 3.5cm
Leaf: 7.9 x 3.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003075.28
About MeTwo thistle leaves pressed within a sketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917.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 these leaves.
