Dundee

1890

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows a busy harbor from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is low in the frame, revealing a cityscape with numerous silhouettes of spires and ship masts. A lamp hangs from a post, partially obstructing the foreground view of figures and docked boats. The artwork features detailed linework typical of an etching, capturing the harbor's architecture and rigging texture. The color scheme is limited to sepia and black tones, creating a monochromatic effect emphasizing contrasts and shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.5 × 27.7 cm (6 1/8 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2262

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 57, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Rinder, Frank. D.Y. Cameron, an illustrated catalogue of his etchings and drypoints, 1887-1932. Glasgow: Jackson, Wylie and Company, 1932.

Wikidata ID

Q64954628

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