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Arzila (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Arzila (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Arzila (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Arzila (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (London, England, 1895 - 1977)
Date1976
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 21.5 x 16.7cm
Negative: 7.8 x 6.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.49
About MeBlack and white photograph, with negative, depicting a street scene in Arzila, painted by James McBey in 1934. The photograph was taken by William S. Paton A.R.P.S.

The images were originally sent to Marguerite McBey in 1976 by Lord Rowallan in an envelope labelled "photographs in Bill Rowallan's possesion."

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.