Sunset Study

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Title

Sunset Study

Description

Duncanson’s Sunset Study focuses on lighting and emotional atmosphere rather than his usual detailed narrative. Its presence in the exhibit underscores his sensitivity and talent across genres.

Creator

Robert S. Duncanson

Source

Duncanson, Robert S. Sunset Study. 1863. Oil on canvas. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Québec. Object no. 1943.781

Publisher

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Date

1863

Rights

Public domain. Digital image courtesy of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Identifier

1943.781

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Oil on canvas

Physical Dimensions

17.8 × 25.7 cm

Files

mbam.jpg

Citation

Robert S. Duncanson, “Sunset Study,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/326.