John Duncan

John Duncan (1866–1945) was a British painter and illustrator.

Also recorded as John McKirdy Duncan; John Duncan (1866-1945).

John Duncan in brief

Born
1866
Died
1945
Known for
painter and illustrator
Place of birth
Dundee
Contents

Overview

Born at Dundee in 1866, died at Edinburgh in 1945.

In detail

John Duncan studied at University of Dundee, Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Symbolism.

Membership is recorded of Society of Eight.

Works named in the authority record are The Taking of Excalibur, The Riders of the Sidhe and Saint Bride.

Work by John Duncan is recorded in the collections of McManus Gallery, Kirkcaldy Galleries, The Tullie, Paisley Museum and Gracefield Arts Centre.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1521460: John Duncan

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