Ponte della Trinita 1902 - 1907

David Young Cameron made this etching, Ponte della Trinita, most likely in the early 20th century. The delicate lines feel provisional, like he’s thinking through the architecture right in front of us. The marks are fascinating – some are assertive, defining edges, while others are like whispers, barely there. Look at the way he suggests the water; it's almost untouched, a blank canvas that somehow conveys depth. And those buildings! They emerge from a haze, solid yet ethereal. I’m reminded of Piranesi. This piece makes me think about how much an artist can convey with so little. It’s not about showing everything, but about hinting, suggesting, letting the viewer's imagination fill in the gaps. It’s this dance between presence and absence that makes the work so compelling. Like a memory, it’s vivid in places and faded in others, always changing with each viewing.