Sea of Galilee (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions19.5 x 14.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.287
About MeBlack and white photograph taken during James McBey's service as Official War Artist, which he 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.The photograph depicts the Sea of Galilee and, based on similar photographs in the album was likely taken during the Capture of Tiberias, located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. This took place on 25 September 1918, the last day of the Battle of Megiddo. During the capture of Tiberias, Ottoman and German troops were attacked and captured by squadrons of the Australian Mounted Division.
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.
