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Edward Duncan
A Life Immersed in Watercolour: The World of Edward Duncan Edward Duncan, born in London in 1803, wasn’t merely a painter of maritime scenes and coastal views; he was a chronicler of a changing world, a meticulous observer who translated the dynamism of the sea and the quiet beauty of the English countryside onto paper with breathtaking precision. His life unfolded during an era of immense naval power, burgeoning industrialization, and
a growing Victorian fascination with landscape, all of which profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Duncan’s journey began not with a brush in hand, but as an apprentice to Robert Havell, a prominent aquatint engraver renowned for his work on Audubon's monumental “Birds of America.” This formative experience instilled within him a deep appreciation for detail and the intricacies of reproduction, skills that would later become hallmark…
