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)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsFull Photograph: 34.6 x 24.5cm
Close Up: 35.6 x 28.4cm
Close Up: 35.6 x 28.4cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.42
About MeFour copies of a black and white photograph depicting a portrait of Lawrence of Arabia, painted by James McBey in 1918. One of the photographs depicts a close up of the portrait, and all four are kept within a brown paper wallet.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.
