Hon. Mrs Godfrey Corbett (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
SitterSitter is
Gwyn Corbett
Date1930
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions36.8 x 28cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.36
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of the Hon. Mrs Godfrey Corbett, painted by James McBey in June 1930. The photograph 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.
