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This contemporary photograph shows Duncanson’s work presented at a modern U.S. presidential inauguration. It demonstrates the enduring cultural resonance of his art and its reclaiming within major public institutions. However, also a reminder about…

This advertisement documents Duncanson’s active exhibition presence in Montreal during the early 1860s. It provides crucial evidence of how Black artists circulated in Canadian art markets despite racial and institutional barriers.

This second portrait, also produced during his Canadian period, provides another valuable image of Duncanson as he circulated through Montreal’s artistic networks. Displaying both portraits emphasizes how his identity and public presence were shaped…

This formal studio portrait, taken during Duncanson’s time in Canada, offers a rare visual record of the artist at a pivotal moment in his career. Its inclusion highlights how his presence within Canadian art circles was both active and documented,…

This local Quebec landscape blends detail with atmosphere. Its inclusion underscores how Duncanson documented the regions he travelled through as he built a transnational artistic identity.

This landscape shows Duncanson’s interest in dramatic motions and wilderness imagery. The painting connects Black artistic production to themes of power, turbulence through the Canadian landscape.