The Old Revenge- By David Young Cameron

• Artist: David Young Cameron
• Medium: Etching- By David Young Cameron
• Publish Details: 1889, State II (Large Plate), signed in pencil by artist
• Measurements: 10 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (sheet), 16 x 20 1/4 in. (mat)
• Conditions: Very Good Condition- Trimmed to plate except for pencil signature in lower right.

Sir David Young Cameron, R.A., R.S.A. (1865–1945) — A towering figure in British printmaking, Cameron stands among the most accomplished etchers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Trained at the Edinburgh School of Art, he rose to become Associate Engraver at the Royal Academy in 1911 and full Academician in 1920 — a rare distinction that underscores his mastery.

Cameron's landscapes and architectural views possess a profound, contemplative beauty. Though his scenes are often unpopulated, the influence of humanity is deeply felt, in the weathered stone of a cathedral nave, the soaring vault of a Gothic interior, or the quiet dignity of the Scottish countryside. His native Scotland's somber, romantic grandeur permeates every plate, rendered in the rich, dark tonalities that became his signature.

Among his most celebrated subjects are his magisterial views of British architecture and haunting interior cathedral scenes, works that rival the great architectural renderings of the past. His celebrated gargoyle etchings, direct homages to the French master Charles Meryon, demonstrate both his technical virtuosity and his deep reverence for the etching tradition.

Between 1892 and 1909 alone, Cameron produced an astonishing five hundred plates, each born of restless travel through Britain and the Continent in search of subjects that stirred his romantic spirit. This extraordinary output, combined with his lifetime of achievement, makes his work essential for any serious collection of British etching, architectural art, or Scottish landscape.