Loch Ard
1851 to 1875
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watercolor and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 24 x 38 cm (9 7/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2533
Art Historical Context
**Loch Ard** *David Young Cameron* *ca. 1851–1875* Watercolor and graphite on laid Overall: 24 × 38 cm (9 7/16 × 14 15/16 in.) Young Cameron's *Loch Ard* is a delicate watercolor and graphite drawing on laid paper, evoking tranquil beauty of Scotland's Loch Ard, a scenic loch nestled in the Trossachs region. Created during the mid-19th centuryca. 1851–1875), this intimate work measures just 24 x 38 cm, inviting viewers to over its subtle nuances. As a drawing from the National Gallery of Art's Rosenwald Collection (Department CG-W), it exemplifies Cameron's skill in capturing atmos...
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...