Milking a Cow (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1919
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.4 x 5.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.463
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting an unknown family milking a cow, taken on McBey's travels round Europe, possibly somewhere in Holland 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.
James McBey
John Clerk of Eldin
Gwenda Morgan
