Angers: Rue des Filles Dieu

1902

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image depicts a narrow street lined with tall buildings. Vertical perspective guides the viewer's eye towards the center of the composition. The horizon is not visible as the buildings dominate the scene. The etching technique features precise lines and detailed brushstrokes highlighting architectural elements like windows, rooftops, and street details. The color palette is monochromatic with a sepia tone, creating a historical ambiance. The street is dimly lit, with shadows emphasizing the urban landscape. In the distance, figures can be seen, adding life to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.7 × 12.2 cm (7 3/4 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 22.2 × 14.7 cm (8 3/4 × 5 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2366

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 329

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.

Inscriptions

in plate bottom right: DYC; below plate lower right in graphite: D.Y. Cameron; verso by later hands in graphite: a62476 / MES

Watermarks

three watermarks: fleur-de-lis; shield; [?]

Wikidata ID

Q64954868

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