Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson, with Ink Sketch of Naked Woman on Reverse (Personal Correspondence)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Elizabeth Simpson
Date1955
Object NameLetter
Sketch
Mediumhandwritten
ink
paper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions22.5 x 17.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.32
Keywords
McBey writes that Marguerite McBey cannot find a particular important letter of "Lisbeth" Simpson's.
This object is part of a collection of personal correspondence to and from James McBey.
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 letter.
