Boy in a Kilt Looking at a Bird of Prey (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SitterSitter is
Bobby Corbett
Daten.d.
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions23.6 x 19.4cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.61
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of a boy wearing a kilt looking at a bird of prey, painted by James McBey. ABDAG008303.20 is another photograph of the same portrait and an annotation identifies the boy as Bobby, one of Lord Rowallan's children.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.
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