James McBey, 11 MacDougal Alley, New York (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

James McBey

British · 1883–1959 · Painter, Printmaker

James McBey was a largely self-taught Scottish artist and etcher whose prints were highly valued during the later stages of the etching revival in the early 20th century. He… (Wikipedia)

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James McBey was a largely self-taught Scottish artist and etcher whose prints were highly valued during the later stages of the etching revival in the early 20th century. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Aberdeen University.

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Born 1883, NewburghDied 1959, TangierOccupation Painter, Printmaker, DraughtsmanWikidata Q6139167 ↗ULAN 500021439 ↗Museum works 3

Also known as James MacBey, James Mcbey

Works in museum collections

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James McBey, 11 MacDougal Alley, New York (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
11 MacDougal Alley, New York (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).1890
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James McBey, Lieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), CB, DSO
Lieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), CB, DSO1918
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James McBey, Lieutenant General Sir Edward S. Bulfin (1862–1939), KCB, CVO
Lieutenant General Sir Edward S. Bulfin (1862–1939), KCB, CVO1918
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