Bishop of Glasgow (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
Date1927
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions40.8 x 31cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.5
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of the Bishop of Glasgow, painted by James McBey in May 1927. The photograph is mounted on a piece of card, and was taken by Paul Laib, Fine Art Photographers.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.
