River in Santa Marina (Sketchbook - Venice)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.6 x 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003060.16
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey during his time in Venice in 1925, when he housed himself in an old palace on the Grand Canal. An annotation explains that the sketch depicts a river in Santa Marina, and "San Giov e Paulo." This may refer to the, church San Giovanni e Paulo, one of the largest in the city. 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.
James McBey
