Walter Duncan facts for kids
Walter Duncan was a talented British painter who lived from 1848 to 1932. He was born in London and later passed away in Richmond, London.
Walter learned to paint and draw from a young age, taught by his own father, Edward Duncan. His father was also a well-known artist and a member of the "Royal Society of Watercolours" in London, which is a group of artists famous for their watercolor paintings.
Walter Duncan lived in London for a while, and then he moved to Surrey, another beautiful area in England.
His Artistic Style
Walter Duncan was very creative and used many different ways to make his art. He worked with:
- Drawing
- Pastels (like colored chalks)
- Watercolor paints
- Oil paints
This shows he was skilled in many types of art!
Where You Can See His Paintings
Walter Duncan's beautiful artworks are kept in several museums and collections around the world. Here are some places where you can find his paintings:
In the United Kingdom
- The A la Ronde in Devon, England, has his painting called Heathland Landscape. This painting likely shows a beautiful open area with shrubs and grasses.
- The Art gallery in Manchester, England, also has some of his works.
- The Royal Collection in London, which is the art collection owned by the British Royal Family, has his painting titled The First Interview between Elizabeth Woodville and King Edward IV from 1902. This painting probably shows an important historical meeting.
In Italy
- The Museo d'arte in Avellino, Italy, has two of his paintings:
* Fanciulla nel bosco (1898), which means "Girl in the Woods." * Venditrice di fiori a St. Martin in the Fields (1919), which means "Flower Seller at St. Martin in the Fields." This painting shows a scene from a famous church area in London.
