View from River Boat (recto), Figure Study (verso) Landscape (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper, ink and wash
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.7 x 25.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003079.24
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, depicting a figure on a bridge looking out onto a city in Egypt, possibly Giza. 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.
