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Notebook Containing Sketches and Notes by James McBey
Image Not Available for Notebook Containing Sketches and Notes by James McBey

Notebook Containing Sketches and Notes by James McBey

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1900 - 1949
Object NameNotebook
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.5 x 13.2 x 1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009065.2
Keywords
About MeNotebook containing sketches and notes by James McBey. The notebook largely features notes on correspondence and a list of etchings, but also features pages of thought regarding Niccolo Machiavelli's political philosophy, and sketches of the following:

A ship
Family grave
Daffodil (loose leaf)

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 notebook.
Mindfullness Journal
Gillian Reeley
Notes (Sketchbook - War)
James McBey
1917-1918
Sketchbook - War
James McBey
1917 - 1918