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The Academy Banquet (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Image Not Available for The Academy Banquet (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

The Academy Banquet (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1931
Object NameNewspaper Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions60.6 x 46.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008292.104
About MeNewspaper cutting from The Times, dated Monday 4 May 1931, related to the Royal Academy Banquet, titled "The Academy Banquet."

The cutting 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 newspaper cutting.