Artwork
Loch Ness, Scotland
Loch Ness, Scotland is a drawing by the Impressionist artist David Young Cameron. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Loch Ness, Scotland is a drawing created by David Young Cameron in 1910. It is a landscape depiction characteristic of the artist's work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a serene, mist-shrouded landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground and rolling hills receding into the distance. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the artist capturing the interplay of light and mist.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in a loose, sketchy style, with quick lines suggesting a rapid execution. The emphasis is on conveying the mood and light of the scene rather than precise detail, a characteristic of Cameron's approach to landscape.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
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.
