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Gwyn Corbett (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Gwyn Corbett (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Gwyn Corbett (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)

Gwyn Corbett (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Photographer (South Kensington)
Date1926
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions40.5 x 30.4cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.16
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of Gywn Corbett, painted by James McBey in January 1926. The photograph is mounted on 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.