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Image Not Available for Photograph from an Unknown Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Photograph from an Unknown Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Image Not Available for Photograph from an Unknown Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Photograph from an Unknown Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1930
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12.5 x 10cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008292.37
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a woman in hat from a section of an unknown painting.

The photograph is kept within a portfolio of articles and cuttings that belonged to James McBey, which he kept because they were of interest.

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 photograph.