Troops Travelling into Jerusalem (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
General Edmund Allenby
(Brackenhurst, Nottinghamshire, England, 1861 - 1936)
Date1917
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.2 x 12.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.158
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a convoy of troops travelling into Jerusalem during the Battle of Jerusalem, or Jerusalem Operations, which began on 17 November 1917. This photograph was likely taken around 11 December, the date in which General Edmund Allenby entered the Jerusalem on foot through the Jaffa Gate, after the city had been secured by the British Empire.The photograph was also taken during McBey's time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. It 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.
