The Butterflies

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image displays a profile view of a woman from the waist up. She is facing right with her head tilted slightly backward and her eyes looking upwards. The woman has delicate facial features and styled hair in an updo. She wears an elaborate gown with a fitted bodice adorned with lace, dark bows on the shoulders, and cuffs. The sleeves are long with lace detailing, and she holds the fabric of her dress with her left hand. There are illustrated butterflies in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.2 x 14.2 cm (9 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2555


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right: The Butterflies. / D.Y.C.; in later hand, across top verso in graphite: have / Friday / [?]ine good

Wikidata ID

Q64540982

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