Girl with Pekinese (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
Date1925
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions34.5 x 24cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.65
About MeTwo copies of a black and white photograph depicting a portrait of an unknown girl with a Pekinese dog, painted by James McBey in 1925. 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.
