James McBey 1883-1959: A Retrospective Exhibition, Imperial War Museum (Posters Related to James McBey)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Imperial War Museum
(London, England, founded 1917)
Date1977
Object NamePoster
Mediumlithograph on paper (2 parts, both numbered ABDAG008305.3)
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions76.5 × 41.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008305.3
About MePoster advertising "James McBey 1883 - 1959: A Retrospective Exhibition", which was held at the Imperial War Museum from 23 June to 4 September 1977. The main title is in bold red text, and there is a reprodcution of Dawn: The Camel Patrol setting out on the lower half.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 poster.
