The Veteran
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 24 × 15 cm (9 7/16 × 5 7/8 in.) sheet: 26.3 × 17.2 cm (10 3/8 × 6 3/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2233
Art Historical Context
David Young Cameron's *The Veteran* (189) is a masterful etching on laid paper, capturing the artist's prowess during the etching revival in late Victorian Britain. Measuring a modest plate size of 24 × 15 cm, this intimate print exemplifies Cameron's reputation as one of Scotland's foremost printmakers. Born in 1865, Cameron rose to prominence for his intricate depictions of architecture, landscapes, and evocative figures, blending meticulous line work with atmospheric depth. Created at a time when etching experienced a renaissance among British artists, *The Veteran* reflects the medium's re...
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...