Interior (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.4 x 16.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003079.12
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, depicting an interior, which may be a synagogue. McBey has annotated parts of the sketch to indicate coulour, and has noted that the six circles in the background are eggs. 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.
