Notre Dame, Dinant

1907

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

This is a drawing of a cathedral interior. The drawing depicts a grand, gothic-themed interior with expansive columns flanking a central nave. The structure features ornate detailing with pointed arches and intricate carvings. In the foreground, pews are positioned facing the elevated altar area. Above the altar, there is a crucifixion figure prominently displayed. The scene is rendered in monochromatic tones, emphasizing contrasts and shadows to create depth and detail. The soaring arches and vertical lines convey a sense of height and space typical of Gothic architecture. An organ or carved windows might be faintly suggested in the upper sections of the illustration, adding to the cathedral’s majestic and reverent atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 34 × 16.9 cm (13 3/8 × 6 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 41.7 × 20.7 cm (16 7/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2630

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 394

  • Series Title

    Belgian Set

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 bottom right [obscured]: DYCameron; below plate lower right in graphite: D.Y. Cameron

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64955464

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