Samaria (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.8 x 10.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.258
About MeSepia photograph depicting a group in the mountanous region of Samaria located to the west of the Jordan River. The photograph was taken on 21 September 1918, just after the British Empire had attacked and captured the nearby city of Jenin. The nearby Battle for the town of Nablus had also been happening at this time, where the British Empire initially took over Tul Keram, then moved on towards Nablus.During this time, James McBey was serving here as Official War Artist, having begun his service 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.
