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.
- Accession no.
- 1940.727
- Credit line
- Bequest of James Parmelee
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.
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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.
