Costings (recto & verso) (Sketchbook - Dar Ben Zina, Marrakesh)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameNote
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.8 x 11.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008322.23
About MeNote written by James McBey shortly after he and Marguerite purchased Dar Ben Zina, Marrakesh in December 1936. The note details a series of materials and their cost, also calculating total expenses. It is kept within a sketchbook, along with a series of related drawings.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 note.
