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Figure Studies (Sketchbook - Marrakesh)
Figure Studies (Sketchbook - Marrakesh)
Figure Studies (Sketchbook - Marrakesh)

Figure Studies (Sketchbook - Marrakesh)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12.8 x 17.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008323.9
About MeSketch depicting four figure studies, where parts have been annotated to indicate colour, drawn by James McBey when in Marrakesh, Morocco in 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.