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Djemaâ El Fna (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Djemaâ El Fna (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Djemaâ El Fna (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Djemaâ El Fna (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.4 x 10.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.16
Other Titles
  • Djemaa El Fna (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting a sketch of the Djemaâ El Fna, a crowded marketplace in Marrakech where goods are bought and sold, and acrobats, musicians and snake charmers perform. The sketch was drawn by James McBey and the photograph was taken by A. C. Cooper & Sons Ltd.

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.