List of Sketches (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameList
Mediumpaper and ink
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 numberABDAG003075.43
About MeHandwritten list written by James McBey in a page of a sketchbook he used during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. The list relates to sketches within the book, which he has numbered 1 and 2, and gives some more detailed explanations of the sketches. Unfortunately these numbers are not written alongside the specific sketch, making it difficult to determine which ones the numbers refer to.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 list.
