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List of Names and Phrases (Sketchbook - Meknes & Marrakesh)
List of Names and Phrases (Sketchbook - Meknes & Marrakesh)
List of Names and Phrases (Sketchbook - Meknes & Marrakesh)

List of Names and Phrases (Sketchbook - Meknes & Marrakesh)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameList
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions18 x 13.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008321.22
About MeList which appears to detail names and phrases, it reads;

"M Masumeri"
"Pan Fi Said"
"Miss Fiona"
"Les mes Fionas"

The list is written in a sketchbook by James McBey in Meknes, Morocco in October 1935, and Marrakesh, Morocco in March 1936.

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 list.