Tree at Ellsmiths (Sketchbook - Nantucket and Massachusetts)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1943
Object NameSketch
Mediumpaper, ink and watercolour
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20 × 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008327.41
About MeSketch depicting a tree at Ellsmiths, drawn by James McBey. It is kept within a sketchbook used by McBey to sketch areas of Nantucket and Massachusetts in 1943-1944, 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.
