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Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1942
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.5
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 4 November 1942. McBey tells Kynett about the poor weather which had worked against him on his sketching trip to Mystic the previous weekend. He also asks Kynett if the sketch needs to be in colour, and discusses when Kynett will visit in New York.

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.