Calculation (recto), Floorplan, 'Ist Home all Brick' (verso)(Sketchbook - Marrakesh)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameCalculation
Mediumpaper and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.5 × 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008323.5
About MeCalculation written by James McBey in a sketchbook used when in Marrakesh, Morocco in 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 sketch.