Thomas Duncan
1807–1845 (age 38)
Biography
Thomas Duncan was a Scottish portraitist whose sensitive brushwork captured the likenesses of poets, patrons and scholars, earning him a place among the most respected artists of the Scottish Royal Academy.
His portraiture, imbued with a gentle respect for his sitters, made him a cherished figure in Edinburgh’s cultural circles; Warriston Cemetery preserves the memory of an artist who enriched the nation’s visual heritage.