Tontine Building (Glasgow)

1891

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows an urban street scene with the "Tontine House" facade. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showcasing the detailed architecture of the buildings, including columns and decorative elements. A statue on a pedestal is in front of the building. The horizon is visible with rooftops and clear sky. The etching technique creates fine lines for shadows and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia or brown tones. People are depicted on the street busy with various activities, and a horse-drawn carriage is present.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.2 × 20 cm (5 3/16 × 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 22.2 × 28.5 cm (8 3/4 × 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2672

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 100

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 left: DYC; [shop and building signs]; by later hands in graphite bottom right: Tentine Building

Watermarks

partial (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q64955557

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