The Palace, Stirling Castle
Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet: 33 × 20.9 cm (13 × 8 1/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2303
Art Historical Context
**The Palace, Stirling Castle** is a striking 1893 etching by Scottish artist David Young Cameron, capturing the grandeur of one of Scotland's most iconic fortresses. Cameron (1865–1945), a master etcher renowned for his architectural subjects, belonged to the late 19th-century etching, where artists like him elevated printmaking to fine art. This work, measuring 33 × 20.9 cm, depicts the Renaissance Palace within Stirling Castle—a royal residence built by King James V in the 1530s, blending French-inspired opulence with defensive might. From its hilltop perch overlooking the Forth Valley, Sti...
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...