Loch Syre
1851 to 1875
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watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 24.6 x 37.7 cm (9 11/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2532
Art Historical Context
**Loch Syre** by David Young Cameron captures the serene beauty of a Scottish Highland loch, rendered in watercolor on laid paper around 1851–1875. Measuring approximately 24.6 × 37.7 cm, this intimate drawing evokes the misty, rugged landscapes that defined Romantic-era fascination with nature's sublime power. Cameron, a prominent Scottish artist known for his masterful etchings and watercolors, often depicted his homeland's wild scenery, blending precision with atmospheric depth to transport viewers to remote locales like Loch Syre in Sutherland. The choice of watercolor on laid paper—a tex...
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...