Havana
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1940
Mediumpen ink and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 29.4 cm
Sight Size: Width: 48.5 cm
Frame: Height: 46.4 cm, Width: 64.2 cm
Sight Size: Width: 48.5 cm
Frame: Height: 46.4 cm, Width: 64.2 cm
AcquisitionH H Kynett Bequest, 1977.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002886
About MeIn June 1940 the McBeys visited Cuba so that James could re-enter the United States on quota rather than with his visitors' visa. This administrative necessity provided a welcome opportunity for James to paint the picturesque harbour of Havana.
