From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleElcho on the Tay

About this objectEtching of Loch Tay, Scotland, with Elcho Castle on the left of the composition.

This print was made by Sir David Young Cameron (1865–1945), who was a leading figure in the Etching Revival, a period of intense interest in printmaking during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Rooted in Britain’s romantic landscape tradition, Cameron was influenced by artists like J.M.W. Turner and Horatio McCulloch, yet his work diverged in tone and technique. Rather than dramatic natural spectacles, Cameron’s prints evoke a quiet, spiritual atmosphere, capturing the stillness and mood of the Scottish Highlands with poetic sensitivity.

MakerCameron, David Young (1865-1945)

Maker Roleprintmaker

Date Made1900

Period20th century

Style and IconographyLandscape

Style and IconographyEtching Revival

Inscription and MarksOn bottom right of etching: "DYC"
In pencil on mount: "R.312 I-II Elcho on the Tay Etching by Sir DY Cameron RA"

Techniqueetching on paper

Measurementsprint height: 26.5cm
print width: 35.5cm

mount height: 40.5cm
mount width: 55.5cm

Subject and Association Keywordscastle

Subject and Association KeywordsLoch Tay, Scotland

Subject and Association KeywordsScotland

Subject and Association KeywordsElcho Castle, Scotland

Subject and Association Keywordsloch

Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection

Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9245

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