The Five Sisters, York Minster

1907

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

This is a drawing of an interior of a cathedral with a large arched window. The drawing depicts a towering cathedral space featuring a massive arched stained-glass window that dominates the upper center of the composition. The window casts a glow that contrasts with the surrounding dimly lit architectural elements, highlighting the grandeur and height of the gothic arches and columns. The detailing and the play of light and shadow give a sense of depth and reverence to the space, emphasizing the atmosphere commonly associated with cathedrals. Figures or shadows might be suggested at the bottom, indicating benches or pews and hinting at a congregation or gathering.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 39 × 18 cm (15 3/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 39.8 × 19 cm (15 11/16 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2431

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 397, State iii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing Julius Rosenwald [1891-1971], Philadelphia, (Lugt 1760b and 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 left: D.Y.Cameron; bottom left: D.Y.Cameron; below plate lower right in graphite: D.Y. Cameron,

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64955111

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