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Thistle Leaf (Sketchbook - War)
Thistle Leaf (Sketchbook - War)
Thistle Leaf (Sketchbook - War)

Thistle Leaf (Sketchbook - War)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameLeaf
Mediumleaf
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.6 x 2.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003075.29
About MeThistle leaf 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 this leaf.