Lawrence of Arabia (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SitterSitter is
Thomas Edward Lawrence
(Tremadog, Wales, 1888 - 1935)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Imperial War Museum
(London, England, founded 1917)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.8 x 16.5cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.26
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of Lawrence of Arabia, painted by James McBey in October 1918. The photograph was taken by the Imperial War Museum, Art Department.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.
