Map and Address (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameMap
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.7 x 16.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003074.55
About MePage in a sketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. This page has a small hand drawn map and the following text written by McBey;"268 Bde R7A, 74th Division, Lieut Col. C.C. Robertson, (Dir el Belah E. Force), Officers' camp, Khan Yumis."
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.
