Figure Studies (recto & verso) (Sketchbook - Meknes & Marrakesh)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.5 x 18cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008321.16
About MeSketch depicting a series of figure studies, focussing mainly on the head and shoulders, drawn by James McBey in Marrakesh, Morocco in March 1936. 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.
