Letter from James McBey to The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1921
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.9 × 21.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009096.3
Keywords
McBey then explains that, while he was dissapointed to have been rejected at the time, he had received such success alone that he felt he had to continue working in this way. McBey explains, "After your Council's decision an attitude of independance was my only choice, and in this fate has been so kind to to me that I feel very strongly I must continue in it." McBey also says that he feels no injustice or resentment towards the organisation and never had.
The letter consists of one sheet handwritten.
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 letter.
