Correspondence from R.B Cunninghame Graham to James McBey
Recipient
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
R.B. Cunninghame Graham
(London, England, 1852 - 1936)
Date1935
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20 x 32cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009504.1
Keywords
Letter reads:
"My Dear McBey, The picture looked splendid in the Academy this afternoon & was much admired, Being hung rather high shows it off. With kind regards Yrs very sincerely RB Cunninghame Graham"
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.
