The Dunbar Children (Reproductions of James McBey's Portraits)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul Laib
(South Kensington)
Date1927
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and card
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions33.5 x 26.4cm
AcquisitionMarguerite McBey Bequest, 2000.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017767.73
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a portrait of the Dunbar children, painted by James McBey in 1927. The photograph is mounted on card, and was taken by Paul Laib, Fine Art Photographers.Finished painting with Fidra Fine Art in 2013.
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.
