Artwork
David Duncan
David Duncan is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Barnett Samuel Marks. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
David Duncan is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by Barnett Samuel Marks in 1900, associated with the post-impressionist movement. It is now part of the National Library of Wales's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays an older man, identified as David Duncan, dressed in formal attire (black suit, white shirt, black bow tie) and holding a newspaper, suggesting a professional or dignified context.
Technique & Style
Marks employed oil paint to achieve detailed, realistic renderings of Duncan's facial features, hair, and clothing, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship within a post-impressionist framework.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900 by Welsh-Jewish artist Barnett Samuel Marks, the painting is currently held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
Barnett Samuel Marks (Cardiff 1827–London 1916) R.C.A. (Royal Cambrian Academician) was a Welsh-Jewish portrait painter who was also noted for his social realism paintings.
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