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Letter from James McBey to "Stryker" (Letters - Professional)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to "Stryker" (Letters - Professional)

Letter from James McBey to "Stryker" (Letters - Professional)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1940
Object NameLetter
Mediumhandwritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16 × 17.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008311.57
Keywords
About MeLetter from James McBey to "Stryker", dated 26 January 1940. The handwritten letter is regarding a portrait of Mrs. Stryker, and that McBey claims he has not painted " a masterpiece yet".

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.