James McBey's Travels (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

OwnerOwned by James McBey (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)

Datec. 1919

Object NamePhotograph

Mediumphotograph

ClassificationsMcBey

Dimensions6 x 10.2cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG000686.371

Keywords

About MeBlack and white photograph taken on James McBey's travels round Europe, possibly depicting somewhere in Venice or Spain. McBey went travelling shortly after he completed his service as Official War Artist in Egypt which he had begun on 26 May 1917. McBey sailed home on 3 February 1919.

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.