Boat and Landscape (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.7 x 25.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003077.18
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. Certain areas have been annotated by McBey to indicate colour, such as the boat which is described to be "dark, grey, and red." 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.
