Sketchbook - Dar Ben Zina, Marrakesh
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936
Object NameSketchbook
Mediumpaper, pencil and ink with card cover
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 x 11.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008322.1
About MeSketchbook used by James McBey when he and Marguerite purchased Dar Ben Zina, Marrakesh in December 1936, with a card cover, and spiral binding. These inside back pages have a diagram of the diameter of a bucket, information about pipe diameters, and a floor plan of the bedroom and living room in Dar Ben Zina.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.
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