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Figure Studies (Sketchbook)
Figure Studies (Sketchbook)
Figure Studies (Sketchbook)

Figure Studies (Sketchbook)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1949
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions14.5 x 12cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008325.5
About MeSketch drawn by James McBey depicting a series of figure studies in what may be a market area. It is kept within a sketchbook, along with a series of other 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 sketch.
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