recto: Two Soldiers, verso: group sketch (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
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 numberABDAG003080.22
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, depicting two soldiers. McBey has annotated the sketch to indicate that the uniforms have a khaki yellow hat and shorts, cream top, green yellow socks, and grey shoes. 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.
