James McBey and Mason (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
SitterSitter is
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12.8 x 7.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.328
About MeSepia photograph of James McBey with another male soldier, taken during McBey's time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. An annotation under the image names this man as "Mason." 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.
