Artwork
Pluscarden
Pluscarden is a print by David Young Cameron. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.643
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Pluscarden, a 1906 print by Scottish artist David Young Cameron, presents a somber landscape centered on a church nestled within a dense, dark forest.
Subject & Meaning
The scene conveys a sense of mystery and solitude, emphasizing the church's serene presence amidst the enveloping gloom, potentially exploring themes of tranquility and isolation.
Technique & Style
Cameron employed deep shadows and delicate, tangled linework to achieve a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, heightening the mood and obscuring details of the small, almost imperceptible figures nearby.
History & Provenance
Created during the late Etching Revival, Pluscarden is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Cameron's contribution to the movement with his characteristic landscapes.
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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.
