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The Drunkard’s Plight

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Written by: Ivan PetrovContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 983896
Robert Seldon Duncanson

The Drunkard’s Plight

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byDetroit Institute of Arts
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Artist / MakerRobert Seldon Duncanson
Date1845
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionDetroit Institute of Arts
LocationDetroit Institute of Arts
About the Artist

BiographyRobert Seldon Duncanson (1821–1872) — African American artist (1821-1872).Robert Seldon Duncanson worked as photographer, painter, printmaker and muralist and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1821 to 1872, born in Fayette, died in Detroit. Their work is linked to Hudson River school.Disciplinesphotographer, painter, printmaker, muralistBorn1821, FayetteDied1872, DetroitNationalityUnited StatesMovementHudson River schoolSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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