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Annotation (Sketchbook - War)
Annotation (Sketchbook - War)
Annotation (Sketchbook - War)

Annotation (Sketchbook - War)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameAnnotation
Mediumpaper and pencil
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 numberABDAG003074.57
About MeAnnotation on a page of a sketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. Pencil has rubbed onto this page from the one beside, and the writing has smudged slightly making it difficult to read.

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.