St. Paul's from the Thames
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
sheet: 20.5 × 13 cm (8 1/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis
Accession Number
1942.6.29
Art Historical Context
Behold *St. Paul's from the Thames*, a captivating 1899 etching andpoint by Scottish artist David Young Cameron (186–1945). Cameron, renowned for his masterful architectural prints, captures the majestic dome of Sir Christopher Wren's St. Paul's Cathedral rising dramatically from London's misty River Thames. Created at the turn of the century, this intimate sheet (20.5 × 13 cm) evokes the haze and timeless grandeur of Victorian London, offering visitors a window into the city's enduring skyline. The artwork's medium—etching combined with drypoint—highlights Cameron's technical virtuosity. Etc...
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...