Lot 14: A milkmaid in a landscape

Thomas Duncan (1807-1845) A milkmaid in a landscape with early inscription 'Milkmaid/By/Duncan 1835' (on an old label attached to the reverse) oil on panel 24 x 17¾ in. (61 x 45 cm.)

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Thomas Duncan was born in Kinclaven, Perthshire. Although he initially trained in law, he abandoned it to study art under Sir William Allan. He achieved particular early success in his career, and was appointed professor of colouring, and afterwards of drawing, in the Trustees Academy of Edinburgh.