Artwork
In Stirling Castle or A Scottish Palace (Un Palais Ecossais)
In Stirling Castle or A Scottish Palace (Un Palais Ecossais) is a print by the Impressionist artist David Young Cameron. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.146
- Credit line
- Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer
About this work
Overview
In Stirling Castle or A Scottish Palace (Un Palais Ecossais) is a print created by David Young Cameron in 1899. It is a representation of a Scottish architectural setting, likely Stirling Castle.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a grand, old stone structure with pointed arches and ornate details in a courtyard, with two figures in the shadows. The scene conveys a sense of depth and atmosphere through its use of dark, muted tones.
Technique & Style
Cameron's etching is characterized by detailed, atmospheric rendering. As a leading figure in the Etching Revival, he contributed to the late 19th-century resurgence of etching as a respected art form, employing a range of techniques to capture the effects of light and shadow.
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.
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