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Image Not Available for John Ryan (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
John Ryan (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)
Image Not Available for John Ryan (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

John Ryan (Reproductions of James McBey's Paintings)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1971
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 12.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008303.70
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting the first sketch of a portrait of John Ryan, painted by James McBey. McBey was supposed to complete to final painting in November 1959 but then he became ill.

The photograph was originally with a typewritten list explaining that it was handed to Frank Hardie, along with the manuscript, on 24 February 1971 (see ABDAG008303.65)

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.