Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1941
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.5 x 21.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.2
Keywords
McBey also talks about the techniques used to create the "Mystic Drawings", which Kynett had just paid for, and discusses when he may complete a portrait of Kynett.
The letter consists of one page typewritten.
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 letter.
