Watch Tower and Two Figures Fighting (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.7 x 25.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003074.56
About MeSketches drawn by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. The sketch on the left dpecits a watch tower with a soldier on guard, while the one of the right shows two men fighting while others look on. Both are 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.
