Boy and Paintbox (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
Date1928
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph One: 28 x 31.5cm
Photograph Two: 26.4 x 31.5cm
Photograph Two: 26.4 x 31.5cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.64
About MeTwo copies of a black and white photograph depicting a portrait of an unknown boy with a paintbox, painted by James McBey in 1928. The photographs are mounted on card, and were 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.
