Hills of Ardgour
1851 to 1875
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View on museum website →Medium
watercolor and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
Overall (approximate): 24.5 x 38 cm (9 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.) support: 34.8 x 48.9 cm (13 11/16 x 19 1/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2531
Art Historical Context
David Young Cameron’s "Hills of Ardgour" captures a sweeping Scottish landscape through the delicate interplay of watercolor washes and graphite lines on laid paper. Created sometime between 1851 and 1875, the drawing reflects Cameron’s sensitive observation of the rugged terrain near Ardgour, where rolling hills meet dramatic skies. The medium allows for both precise contour drawing and soft atmospheric effects, inviting viewers to sense the quiet vastness of the Highlands. The choice of laid paper, with its subtle texture, enhances the work’s tactile quality, giving the watercolor pigments ...
About the Artist
David Young Cameron
Sir David Young Cameron (1865-1945) was a Scottish painter and etcher who achieved international recognition primarily for his atmospheric etchings of architectural and landscape subjects. Born in Glasgow during the Victorian era, Cameron became one of Britain's most celebrated printmakers, eventually receiving a knighthood and serving in prominent positions including Trustee of the Tate Gallery a...