Holyrood in 1745

1896

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image features an old castle-like building viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The building has monumental towers and turrets adorned with flags. The brushstrokes are detailed, enhancing the texture of the architecture, with shadows adding depth. The color palette is primarily sepia, giving a historical atmosphere. Close to us are figures on horseback with flags, suggesting a historical context. In the distance, more figures and architectural elements continue the historical theme. A banner at the bottom reads "Holyrood in 1745".
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 46.2 × 60.3 cm (18 3/16 × 23 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2435

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 231

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

Q64955138

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