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Alexander Duncan (1833–1921), Secretary and Librarian, Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

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Alexander Duncan was Secretary and Librarian to the Faculty (now Royal College) of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for 55 years. His major contributions were his book ‘Memorials of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’, published in 1896, and two printed catalogues of the Library printed in 1885 and 1901.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Title

Alexander Duncan (1833–1921), Secretary and Librarian, Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Date

1902

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 73 x W 62 cm

Accession number

0113

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Signed and dated 1902

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