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recto and verso: annotations (Sketchbook - War)
recto and verso: annotations (Sketchbook - War)
recto and verso: annotations (Sketchbook - War)

recto and verso: annotations (Sketchbook - War)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameAnnotation
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.8 x 25.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003081.2
About MeAnnotation within a sketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. The annotation contains notes written by McBey related to his trip, such as "Shelter from No.6 Post, Katie View."

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 annotation.