Ben Ledi 1911

David Young Cameron made this etching called 'Ben Ledi.' Look at how Cameron layers those dark lines to build up the landscape. It's like he's feeling his way through the scene, letting the process of mark-making guide him. The physicality of the medium is striking. The ink isn't just on the surface; it's embedded, creating a sense of depth and texture. See that dark patch of foliage in the foreground? The density of the lines there is amazing, it evokes a sensory experience, almost like feeling the damp earth. And how that contrasts with the pale, almost ethereal quality of the sky. Cameron reminds me of Whistler, another master of mood and atmosphere. But where Whistler is all about subtlety and suggestion, Cameron brings a kind of raw energy to his work. It's in the imperfections, the little smudges and scratches, that the real beauty lies. It's a reminder that art isn't about perfection, but about the messy, unpredictable process of creation.