James McBey Painting a Mother and Child (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1915
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8 x 13.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.19
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey painting an unidentified mother and child. 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.
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