Old Bridge, Whitby 1908

David Young Cameron's "Old Bridge, Whitby" is a masterclass in etching—a dance of line and tone, where the metal plate becomes a stage for light to play. Look how the delicate lines build the bridge's form, each stroke a deliberate choice, a kind of thinking-through-drawing. The textures feel so real; you can almost hear the lapping water. Those tiny figures on the bridge? They’re not just details; they're breaths of life, anchoring us in the scene. What strikes me is the way Cameron suggests depth and atmosphere with such simple means. It reminds me a little of Whistler, in that way he embraces suggestion over clarity, and sees the world as a collection of tonal impressions. This piece isn't just a picture of a bridge; it's an invitation to pause, to feel, to wander into the world it evokes.