Man Dosing (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1919
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.7 x 17.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.340
About MeBlack and white photograph of a sketch drawn by James McBey depicting a man dosing on a chair with a hat falling over his eyes, while a woman appears to clean up around him. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, which belonged to James McBey. An annotation underneath the image identifies the male to be a depiction of 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 photograph.
