Skip to main content
The Straits of Gibralter (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
The Straits of Gibralter (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
The Straits of Gibralter (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

The Straits of Gibralter (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (London, England, 1895 - 1977)
Date1976
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 16.7 x 21.5cm
Negative: 6.2 x 7.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.50
About MeBlack and white photograph, with negative, depicting the Straits of Gibralter, painted by James McBey in 1936. 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.