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Boy with Curly Hair Holding a Gun (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Boy with Curly Hair Holding a Gun (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Boy with Curly Hair Holding a Gun (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)

Boy with Curly Hair Holding a Gun (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Photographer (South Kensington)
Date1923
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions33.7 x 26.4cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.62
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of an unknown boy with curly hair holding a gun, painted by James McBey in 1923. The photograph is mounted on card, and was taken by Paul Laib, Fine Art Photographers. The young boy may be a member of the Burnett family.

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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