Old Farm, Norington

1902

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows a rural scene with buildings featuring thatched roofs, likely a farm or barn. The perspective is at eye level facing the buildings directly. The horizon is low, possibly obstructed by the buildings, creating a sense of intimacy and seclusion. The artwork is an etching, noticeable in the fine lines and cross-hatching providing texture and shadows on the roofs and walls. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia and black tones, evoking a vintage look. In the foreground, there is a pathway, wooden planks, and tools. Further back, the central thatched-roof structure stands out, accompanied by smaller buildings nearby. The simple yet detailed style highlights the rustic charm and architectural features of the rural setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10 × 15 cm (3 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 22.1 × 29.3 cm (8 11/16 × 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2370

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 331


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 lower right: DYC; below plate lower right in graphite: D.Y. Cameron; by later hands bottom left in graphite: Old Farm Norrington

Markings

blue stamp: MADE IN ENGLAND

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64954880

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