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Robin on a Bough (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Robin on a Bough (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Robin on a Bough (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Robin on a Bough (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1890
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.5 x 16.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.8
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting "Robin on a Bough", the first painting James McBey ever created when he was seven years old. The original painting is in the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums' Collection, see ABDAG005066.

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 reproduction.