Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
- Artist: Henri-Pierre Danloux
- Date: 1792
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 30 in. x 24 1/2 in. (762 mm x 622 mm)
- Portrays: Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This oil painting by Henri‑Pierre Danloux from 1792 shows Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, standing proudly. He wears the full naval uniform: a dark coat, gold braid, and the broad brim hat that marks the era’s officer attire. A sword rests beside him, hinting at his command at sea. The canvas’s rich oils give depth to his face and the navy’s crisp colors. Danloux was known for capturing such detail in eight portraits of officers. This work entered our collection in 1897 and is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s primary collection.
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