Jenin (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and ink
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 numberABDAG003080.24
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917, which he has titled Jenin to reflect the Palestinian city. The top right appears to be parts of a cannon, while McBey has annotated the objects on the right to indicate that they are, a white and grey barrel, a piece of aluminium, and some yellow camouflage. 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.
