The Tower

1899

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image depicts an elevated walkway or ramp overlooking an intricate historic street scene. The horizon is placed off-center to the left with distant rooftops and ship masts visible, suggesting a harbor. The detailed brushstrokes create a rich, textured quality emphasizing the antiquity of the structures. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, adding a nostalgic feel. Figures are seen near an archway on the walkway, while the background includes tall buildings with chimneys and other architectural details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.7 × 25.4 cm (8 1/8 × 10 in.)
    mount: 31.4 × 45.7 cm (12 3/8 × 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2635

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 291, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    London 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.

Wikidata ID

Q64955471

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