Bridge (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.1 x 9.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.210
About MeBlack and white photograph, depicting a group of soldiers, with camels, travelling over a bridge somewhere in the Middle East, where construction work can be seen taking place at one end. The photograph was taken on 30 April 1918, during the Second Transjordan attacks on Shunet Nimrin and Es Salt, which were fought between 30 April and 4 May 1918, so it may depict somewhere near these areas.During this time McBey was serving as Official War Artist in Egypt, which he had begun 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.
