Sketchbook - War
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NameSketchbook
Mediumpaper, card
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOpen: 16.7 x 51.2cm
Closed: 17.5 x 26cm
Closed: 17.5 x 26cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1960 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003080.1
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 has a piece of paper inserted with a handwritten annotation which reads; "July 1918, Jordan Valley?"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.
