Artwork
Hills of Tulloch
Hills of Tulloch is a print by David Young Cameron. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Created in 1915, *Hills of Tulloch* is a print by Scottish artist David Young Cameron. Known for his work in the later phase of the Etching Revival, Cameron frequently rendered town and country scenes with a focus on precise line work. The image presents a quiet, undulating landscape that is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a series of gentle hills that roll toward a distant mountain range, set beneath a pale sky dotted with thin clouds. The muted palette and softened contours convey a sense of calm, emphasizing the natural topography rather than human activity, and invite contemplation of the Scottish countryside’s quiet grandeur.
Technique & Style
Cameron employed etched lines to delineate the terrain, using varying depths of incision to suggest atmospheric perspective. Subtle tonal variations create texture across the hills, while darker strokes define the more remote mountains. The restrained colour range, typical of his prints, balances light and shadow to render depth without overt detail.
History & Provenance
*Hills of Tulloch* was produced during a prolific period for Cameron, when his prints were widely exhibited as part of the Etching Revival’s resurgence. The work entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings, where it remains accessible to scholars and the public as an example of early twentieth‑century Scottish printmaking.
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Artist
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.
