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Sketch Depicting Rowallan Portraits (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Sketch Depicting Rowallan Portraits (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Sketch Depicting Rowallan Portraits (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Sketch Depicting Rowallan Portraits (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (London, England, 1895 - 1977)
Datec. 1969
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsSketch: 17.8 x 13.4cm
List: 26.8 x 12.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.51
About MeNumbered sketches detailing a series of portraits and the date they were made, all related to Lord Rowallan. A handwritten list with the same information is also kept with this.

The sketch was originally kept in a folder labelled "Rowallan's collection with sizes."

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.