Letters Between James McBey and The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1911
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions32.9 × 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009096.1
Keywords
The second, dated 4 December 1911, is from McBey, explaining that three etchings, Omval, Runsdorp and View in Wales, and the drypoint Picador Incites the Bull, were enclosed. He intended for these to be used to support his application to become an elected member of the Society.
The third, dated 9 December 1911, is from the Secretary W. Gordon, and explains that after a meeting of the Council McBey had not been elected. The Secretary then offers to arrange the return of his work.
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 letter.
