Wadi Hesi, 8 November 1917 (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions6.9 x 12.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.113
About MeBlack and white photograph of soldiers with horses and carts riding through the desert. A handwritten annotation explains that the area depicted is the valley of Wadi Hesi, Israel, and the photograph was taken on 8 November 1917. This was during McBey's time as Official War Artist in Egypt, which began on 26 May 1917.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.
