Back Inside Cover (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameSketchbook
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.5 x 16.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003077.33
About MeSketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. It has a cloth covered card cover and elastic to hold the book closed. This inside back page consists of notes written by McBey related to his time there.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.
