Notes (Sketchbook - War)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917-1918
Object NameNote
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 numberABDAG003074.59
About MeNotes written by James McBey in a sketchbook he used during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. They relate to sketches within the sketchbook, but as they are not alongside the sketches, it is difficult to determine which ones they refer to.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.
