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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)
Date1959
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.123
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 26 July 1959, in which McBey tells Kynett about the portrait he is currently working on. McBey also responds to Kynett's previous about where to bequeath his art collection.

The rest of the letter discusses McBey's recent trip to Aberdeen Art Gallery, his opinions of the collections, recent acquisitions, and Mr. Carter, who he met while there.

The letter consists of one sheet handwritten.

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.