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Judge Vanderbilt (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Judge Vanderbilt (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Judge Vanderbilt (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Judge Vanderbilt (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sitter (Newark, New Jersey, USA, 1888 - 1957)
Date1958
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 8.2 x 7.6cm
Negatives: 6.3 x 6.2cm
Negative: 17.9 x 12.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.19
About MeBlack and white photograph taken in 1959, with two negatives, depicting a portrait of Judge Vanderbilt. The portrait was painted by James McBey at the Court House of New Jersey in 1958. Another negative depicting an alternative portrait of the Judge is also included.

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.