This etching by Frank Short depicts Ben Arthur, a prominent mountain in the Scottish Highlands, rendered in warm brown tones that emphasize the rugged terrain and atmospheric qualities of the landscape. Short's skillful use of the etching medium creates subtle variations in line work and tonality to convey depth and the dramatic character of the Scottish scenery. The work exemplifies Short's mastery of landscape etching, a form for which he gained considerable recognition during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.