Miniature portrait, of Captain Henry Duncan, Royal Navy

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This miniature portrait of Captain Henry Duncan of the Royal Navy dates from around 1800. The portrait, of watercolour on ivory, is in a gold and enamel frame.

Royal Navy - Miniature of Captain Henry Duncan, in a gold and enamel oval frame

Henry Duncan was a cousin of Admiral Viscount Duncan who led the Royal Navy to victory over the Dutch fleet at the battle of Camperdown in 1797.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-413-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1992.181
• Date: Around 1800
  
• Material: Miniature / portrait
  
• Dimensions: 84 mm x 60 mm
  
• What: Miniature / portrait
  
• Subject: Paintings and drawings
  
• Who: Captain Henry Duncan
  Royal Navy (British sea forces)
  
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