The Roving Eye: Genius on Display (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1962
Object NameNewspaper Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions36.7 x 10.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.48
About MeNewspaper cutting taken from the Tuesday 14 August 1962 edition of the Boston Herald with article, "The Roving Eye: Genius on Display" by Robert Taylor.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 newspaper cutting.
