James McBey in Overalls, Hampstead (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1915
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.6 x 7.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.15
About MeSepia photograph depicting James McBey wearing overalls and holding paintbrushes, taken in Hampstead in 1915. 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.
