"Mask" Portrait of James McBey (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
Artist
Ivy de Verley
(Jamaica, 1879 - 1963)
SitterSitter is
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1920
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions18.4 x 12.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.6
About MeBlack and white photograph of a "mask" portrait of James McBey painted by female Impressionist Ivy de Verley. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, along with a series of other related images.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 photograph.
