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Group Sketch (Sketchbook - War)
Group Sketch (Sketchbook - War)
Group Sketch (Sketchbook - War)

Group Sketch (Sketchbook - War)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.7 x 24.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003075.39
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, depicting a group of soldiers, some of whom are holding umbrellas. An annotation to the right of the sketch sets the scene, explaining that this is "the dark valley from the town."

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.