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The paintings of John Duncan : a Scottish symbolist
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The paintings of John Duncan : a Scottish symbolist

by John Duncan, John Kemplay

This volume examines the artistic development of Scottish painter John Duncan, focusing on his use of tempera and his contributions to the Celtic revival. It explores his influences, including Symbolism and the Italian Renaissance, in the depiction of myth and legend.

Accession 17791 ISBN 1566409918 Publisher Pomegranate Artbooks
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