(Sketchbook - Morocco)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1936-1938
Object NameSketchbook
Mediumpaper, card, ink and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions18 × 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James and Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008324.1
About MeSpirax sketchbook with spiral binding and brown card cover, used by James McBey in Morocco from 1936 to 1938.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.
