Handwritten Note (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameNote
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions19.7 x 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003081.33
About MeHandwritten note, inserted withing a sketchbook used by James McBey, during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. The note appears to have been written by Marguerite McBey, and reads;"Oct 1917 - April 1918, sketch for 1st sight of Jerusalem?"
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.
