James McBey Painting a Portrait (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
SitterSitter is
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1919
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.4 x 5.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.348
About MeSepia photograph of James McBey painting a portrait of an unknown sitter. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, which belonged to James 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.
Arthur Bayliss Allen
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