Salaman, M, "The Etchings of James McBey"
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AuthorWritten by
M Salaman
Date1929
Object NameBook
Mediumpaper
card
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsBook only, no sleeve: 30 x 24.5 x 3.5cm
Book and sleeve: 30.8 x 24.8 x 4cm
Book and sleeve: 30.8 x 24.8 x 4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008353
Keywords
Limited edition, the copy is signed by James McBey, and features a gold-plated engraving on the front. The book is contained within its own sleeve.
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 book.