Letter from a Second Lieutenant, at Havre, to James McBey (Notes and Letters for "An Artist's Wanderings" by W. J. Hutcheon)
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1916
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions33 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009501.33
Keywords
Typewritten, the letter consists of two sheets, and is regarding the author's intent to apply to the "French Minister of Fine Arts" to visit and sketch the "French front".
This object is part of a collection of notes and letters for "An Artist's Wanderings" by W. J. Hutcheon.
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 document.
