Damme

1907

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows a low-angle view of a cathedral dominating the scene. The horizon line is near the base of the cathedral where some houses and structures are visible. The gothic architecture rises into the sky with intricate details. The artwork features fine lines depicting depth and texture, possibly created through etching or printmaking. The color scheme is mainly dark with some lighter tones. Tall trees frame the foreground, leading the eye towards the cathedral. In the distance, silhouettes of people and livestock provide scale and context to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.7 × 18.6 cm (10 1/8 × 7 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 37.5 × 22 cm (14 3/4 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2627

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 391

  • Series Title

    Belgian Set


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.

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64955456

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