The First Sight of Jerusalem. Nebi Samwil (No. 2)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1920
Mediumetching on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 27.8 cm
Plate Size: Width: 45.7 cm
Frame: Height: 37.7 cm, Width: 50.7 cm
Plate Size: Width: 45.7 cm
Frame: Height: 37.7 cm, Width: 50.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1959 by Mr H H Kynett.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001917
About MeMcBey depicts shells breaking in the sky over distant Jerusalem. British troops hold a position on the ridge of Nebi Samwil. According to his diary, McBey was without transport on the date of the inscription, 22 November 1917 and was fighting a fever back at base camp. The scene may have been constructed from information gathered and from sketches made a few days later, when he travelled to Jerusalem.
