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Image Not Available for James McBey at his desk (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey at his desk (Photographs of James McBey)
Image Not Available for James McBey at his desk (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey at his desk (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1949
Object NamePhotograph
Medium3 photographs & 3 negatives
ClassificationsMcBey
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.16
About MeThis photograph depicts James McBey at el Foolk, Tangier, when the house was being repaired in the 1940s.

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 photograph.