Artwork
Valley of the Tay
Valley of the Tay is a print by David Young Cameron. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1960.234
- Credit line
- Gift of William C. Keough
About this work
Overview
Valley of the Tay is a print created by David Young Cameron around 1915. It is a landscape scene characteristic of the artist's work.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene valley with a river flowing through it, flanked by dark trees and surrounded by rolling hills, houses, and fields. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of calmness.
Technique & Style
Cameron employed loose, sketchy lines to achieve a balance between simplicity and detail, while contrasting dark trees with lighter hills adds depth to the landscape.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art, reflecting Cameron's significance as a leading figure in the late Etching Revival movement.
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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.
