The Wingless Chimera

1911

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows a high vantage point looking down at city streets. The horizon is low on the composition with cityscape in the distance. A gargoyle is prominently featured on a rooftop, with another gargoyle further away. The illustration uses fine etching techniques to define architectural elements and figures with a monochromatic color palette. The scene is detailed with shadows and textures, giving an atmospheric and timeless feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 26.2 × 23.5 cm (10 5/16 × 9 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 26.6 × 23.5 cm (10 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2481

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 416, State vi/viii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing Julius Rosenwald [1891-1971], Philadelphia, (Lugt 1932d); gift to National Gallery of Art, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

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

Watermarks

JOHN (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q64955263

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