Miss E. Arnot Robertson (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
SitterSitter is
Eileen Arbuthnot Robertson
(1903 - 1961)
Date1921
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions35.9 x 27.1cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.57
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of Miss E. Arnot Robertson, painted by James McBey in 1921. 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.
