1922
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
La rue Annette is a 1922 oil by David Young Cameron, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a narrow street scene, with buildings on either side and a clear sky above. The buildings are painted in warm colors, with the one on the right being a deep orange and the one on the left a lighter beige. A dark shadow falls across the street, adding depth to the scene. In the foreground, a few objects are visible, including what appears to be a broom or mop leaning against a wall. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet tranquility, with no signs of human activity or movement. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume, look up David Young Cameron.
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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