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Inside Cover (Sketchbook - War)
Inside Cover (Sketchbook - War)
Inside Cover (Sketchbook - War)

Inside Cover (Sketchbook - War)

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1917
Object NameSketchbook
Mediumpaper, pencil and card
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOpen: 17.2 x 51cm
Closed: 17.2 x 25.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003077.1
About MeSketchbook used by James McBey during his time as Official War Artist in Egypt from 26 May 1917. It has a cloth covered card cover and elastic to hold the book closed. This inside page consists of a pencil sketch of a landscaped area.

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 sketchbook.