Artwork

A Scottish River

A Scottish River, by David Young Cameron, 1905
A Scottish River, by David Young Cameron, 1905

A Scottish River is a drawing by the Impressionist artist David Young Cameron. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Scottish River is a drawing created by David Young Cameron in 1905. It is a landscape depicting a serene river scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a tranquil river meandering through a flat landscape, with a cluster of trees on one bank and sparse bushes on the other. The far bank is rendered as a hazy line, evoking a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, rapid lines, suggesting it was executed quickly, possibly outdoors. The paper is yellowed, with faint marks and smudges around the edges, indicating its age.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It is signed and dated by the artist, although the date is not precise.

Artist & collection

Portrait of David Young Cameron

Artist

David Young Cameron

Sir David Young Cameron (28 June 1865 – 16 September 1945) was a Scottish painter and, with greater success, etcher, mostly of townscapes and landscapes in both cases. He was a leading figure in the final decades of the Etching Revival.

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