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El Soko
El Soko
El Soko

El Soko

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1912
Mediumpen ink and wash on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
Frame: Height: 41 cm, Width: 55.8 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1980.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000645
Keywords
About MeIn 1912 James McBey travelled to Morocco for the first time. In Tetuan he hurriedly sketched the people who came to the twice weekly markets to sell their wares. The town markets of Morocco were to continue to provide him with subject matter for many years to come.