Kerrera, No. II
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 10.9 × 17.5 cm (4 5/16 × 6 7/8 in.) sheet: 19.8 × 20.8 cm (7 13/16 × 8 3/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2463
Art Historical Context
David Young Cameron's *Kerrera, No. II* (1912) captures rugged beauty of Kerrera, a small island off Scotland's west coast near Oban, in a masterful drypoint print. As part of Cameron's celebrated series on Scottish landscapes, this intimate work reflects his deep affinity for his homeland's dramatic terrain. Created during the early 20th century etching revival, when artists elevated printmaking to fine art status, Cameron's piece showcases his prowess as one of Britain's leading printmakers, blending precision with poetic atmosphere. Drypoint, Cameron's favored technique here, involves scra...
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...