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John Duncan

  July 19, 1866
  1945
   •   Symbolism , Portrait painting   •   Wikipedia: John Duncan

John Duncan, who was born in Dundee on July 19, 1866, and died in Edinburgh in 1945, was a master of painting, illustration, and glass art design. An extraordinary visionary in the world of symbolism, Duncan's art was consistently an ode to human emotion and the subtle in-betweens of existence. Every brushstroke, every color choice, every design he produced took the viewer on a rich, multi-layered journey that spanned centuries of history, culture and art. Duncan grew up in Scotland, where he began his artistic training at a young age at the Dundee School of Art. He took his first professional steps as a cartoonist for the monthly comic newspaper "The Wizard of the North" and provided illustrations for the "Dundee Advertiser." He then worked as a book illustrator in London and later decided to pursue a career as a portrait painter, which led him to art schools in Antwerp and Düsseldorf. His first trip to Italy, which took him through Rome, Florence, Lucca, Bologna and Venice, had a lasting influence on his work.

His art is influenced by Japanese printmaking, which he encountered while working for The Evergreen, a magazine specializing in Celtic literature and art. Duncan was able to reinterpret the elegance and refinement of these Eastern techniques in his work, forming his own style. Duncan's ability to capture the essence of a subject and depict it in a way that is both profound and appealing led to his work now being exhibited in many Scottish museums and valued as fine art prints worldwide. John Duncan was also a major promoter of motifs from Celtic mythology in Scottish art and was equally devoted to biblical scenes and themes from Greek mythology. His pursuit of decorative quality in his paintings is reflected in the fascinating aesthetics of his works. The exquisite technique and thematic uniqueness of his paintings are unmatched in early 20th century Scottish art, making each fine art print of his work a precious piece. After returning to Edinburgh, Duncan devoted himself fully to painting. He experimented with various techniques and materials until he discovered tempera painting for himself. Although time-consuming and laborious, this technique gave him the opportunity to fully transfer the intensity and vibrancy of his ideas onto canvas. The precision and care he took in the selection and application of his materials are reflected in the enduring beauty and brilliance of his works. An art print of a John Duncan painting is thus not only a tribute to the artist himself, but also to his relentless pursuit of perfection and his respect for art itself.

John Duncan was not only an exceptional artist, but also a respected teacher who loved to pass on his knowledge and passion for art to his students. As a teacher at the Royal Scottish Academy School of Painting, he had a profound influence on many young artists who later became masters of their craft themselves. Despite personal setbacks and financial difficulties, Duncan worked tirelessly until the end of his life, both as an artist and as a promoter of the arts. The depth and beauty of Duncan's work, ranging from the emotional intensity of symbolism to the elegance and precision of tempera painting, is a constant source of inspiration and admiration. With each fine art print, we strive to do justice to the quality and legacy of this extraordinary artist. John Duncan's works are more than just art - they are an expression of the human experience brought to life in every brushstroke and color.

John Duncan

  July 19, 1866
  1945
   •   Symbolism , Portrait painting   •   Wikipedia: John Duncan

John Duncan, who was born in Dundee on July 19, 1866, and died in Edinburgh in 1945, was a master of painting, illustration, and glass art design. An extraordinary visionary in the world of symbolism, Duncan's art was consistently an ode to human emotion and the subtle in-betweens of existence. Every brushstroke, every color choice, every design he produced took the viewer on a rich, multi-layered journey that spanned centuries of history, culture and art. Duncan grew up in Scotland, where he began his artistic training at a young age at the Dundee School of Art. He took his first professional steps as a cartoonist for the monthly comic newspaper "The Wizard of the North" and provided illustrations for the "Dundee Advertiser." He then worked as a book illustrator in London and later decided to pursue a career as a portrait painter, which led him to art schools in Antwerp and Düsseldorf. His first trip to Italy, which took him through Rome, Florence, Lucca, Bologna and Venice, had a lasting influence on his work.

His art is influenced by Japanese printmaking, which he encountered while working for The Evergreen, a magazine specializing in Celtic literature and art. Duncan was able to reinterpret the elegance and refinement of these Eastern techniques in his work, forming his own style. Duncan's ability to capture the essence of a subject and depict it in a way that is both profound and appealing led to his work now being exhibited in many Scottish museums and valued as fine art prints worldwide. John Duncan was also a major promoter of motifs from Celtic mythology in Scottish art and was equally devoted to biblical scenes and themes from Greek mythology. His pursuit of decorative quality in his paintings is reflected in the fascinating aesthetics of his works. The exquisite technique and thematic uniqueness of his paintings are unmatched in early 20th century Scottish art, making each fine art print of his work a precious piece. After returning to Edinburgh, Duncan devoted himself fully to painting. He experimented with various techniques and materials until he discovered tempera painting for himself. Although time-consuming and laborious, this technique gave him the opportunity to fully transfer the intensity and vibrancy of his ideas onto canvas. The precision and care he took in the selection and application of his materials are reflected in the enduring beauty and brilliance of his works. An art print of a John Duncan painting is thus not only a tribute to the artist himself, but also to his relentless pursuit of perfection and his respect for art itself.

John Duncan was not only an exceptional artist, but also a respected teacher who loved to pass on his knowledge and passion for art to his students. As a teacher at the Royal Scottish Academy School of Painting, he had a profound influence on many young artists who later became masters of their craft themselves. Despite personal setbacks and financial difficulties, Duncan worked tirelessly until the end of his life, both as an artist and as a promoter of the arts. The depth and beauty of Duncan's work, ranging from the emotional intensity of symbolism to the elegance and precision of tempera painting, is a constant source of inspiration and admiration. With each fine art print, we strive to do justice to the quality and legacy of this extraordinary artist. John Duncan's works are more than just art - they are an expression of the human experience brought to life in every brushstroke and color.





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The snake goddess of Crete, illu...
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Tristan and Isolde, 1912 (temper...
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Yorinda and Yoringel in the Witc...
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Untitled [Female nude] (pencil)
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Priest of the Ideal, Stephen Gra...
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The Queen of Sheba, 1923 (temper...
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Ivory, Apes and Peacocks The Que...
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The Coming of Bride, c.1930 (wat...
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Diarmuid Slays the Boar (pencil)
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Bridge over the River (oil on bo...
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Ladies of the Minoan Court , ill...
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Boy and Angel (etching)
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The Messenger of Tethra, 1910 (t...
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Untitled [Female profile] (pencil)
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Pan, c.1895 (watercolor)
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Bruce and de Bohun, c.1913-14
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Portrait of a Lady, c.1900 (oil ...
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Madonna and Child
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Strangle thy sins (pen & ink)
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Sea traders from Crete, illustra...
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Love Passing By (pencil)
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Coronation of King George V and ...
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Flying Horse (etching)
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Princess of the Land Under the W...
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Mary Queen of Scots at Fothering...
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Untitled [Old man] (pencil)
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Two Galloping Horsemen [one carr...
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Untitled [Pencil sketches] (pencil)
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Diana and Actaeon (watercolor)
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Untitled [Mermaid] (pencil)
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Reclining Figure Holding Cross, ...
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Naoise and Deirdre (pencil)
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Gravel-Pit: Night (watercolor)
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The Sphinx and the Plough (water...
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The Venus that was Never Finishe...
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Female Head (watercolor)
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Untitled [Five sketches of figur...
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The Vision of St Francis (waterc...
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St George and the Dragon (pen & ...
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The Bull Baiters, illustration f...
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Naoise and Deirdre (pencil)
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Death of Adonis (pencil)
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Seated Girl and Large Bird (etch...
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Girl with a dove (pastel)
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Ceyte Attempting to Reach the Su...
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Sketch book containing 60 sketch...
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The Attendants of the Queen of S...
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Wayfarers (pencil)
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Eriskay
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Pallas Athena (pencil)
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Prodical (pencil)
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Maeve (pencil)
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Aoife sends the Children of Lir ...
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Victorious bride loved not the s...
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Fand (pencil)
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Seated Girl and Large Bird (etch...
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Bacchanalian Fun Exploit (pencil)
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The Three Calls of Deirdre (pencil)
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Seated Girl and Large Bird (etch...
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Columba blessing mermaids (pencil)
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Untitled [Profile faces] (pencil)
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The Temptation on the Mount (pen...
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Eurydice, Rendezvous, Closed Doo...
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