The Tay at Kinfauns
Medium
Etching on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Image/plate: 17.8 × 33.8 cm (7 1/16 × 13 5/16 in.); Sheet: 26 × 44 cm (10 1/4 × 17 3/8 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
7678
Art Historical Context
David Young Cameron's *The Tay at Kinfauns* (1890) captures the serene beauty of's River Tay near Kinfauns, a stretch in Perthshire. Created during the late Victorian era, this etching reflects Cameron's deep affinity for his homeland's landscapes, blending Romantic reverence for nature with the precision of a master printmaker. As a leading figure in the British etching revival, Cameron drew inspiration from James McNeill Whistler, employing subtle tones and intricate lines to evoke misty atmospheres and the play of light on water. Rendered in etching on cream laid paper—a traditional medium...
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...