Jisr Benat Jakub (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions15.5 x 19.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.319
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting Jisr Benat Jakub, a bridge across the Jordan River, taken after the bridge was repaired. This was following destruction caused when the Australian Mounted Division attacked a series of German and Ottoman soldiers' machine gun posts in this area on 27 September 1918. A series of army vehicles, who had been forced to wait until the bridge was reapaired before travelling, can be seen moving across.The photograph was also taken during James McBey's service as Official War Artist, which he begun on 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.
