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Kinfauns, by David Young RA RSA RWS RSW Cameron, watercolor, 1880

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Overview

Kinfauns is a 1880 watercolor by David Young RA RSA RWS RSW Cameron, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

When & what style?
1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a soft, dreamy landscape with rolling hills and a quiet river winding through the scene. The sky is pale with loose, watery clouds, and the land is painted in muted blues, greens, and browns. Trees dot the hillsides, their shapes simple but warm against the cool tones. The brushstrokes are light and quick, almost like a sketch, giving the scene a fresh, airy feel. The artist left some areas rough, letting the paper show through in spots. If you like this style, check out Impressionism next.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by David Young Cameron depicts Kinfauns Castle, a structure built in the 1820s in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The work is signed and includes inscribed titles.

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About the artist

Artist

David Young RA RSA RWS RSW Cameron

A Scottish watercolourist active in the late 19th to early 20th century, David Young Cameron painted quiet landscapes and townscapes in delicate washes.

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