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Diarmuid Slays the Boar (pencil)
6200415 Diarmuid Slays the Boar (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover, containing 60 sketches and illustrations; writings on tempera paint and artists including Botticelli, by John Duncan (1866-1945)
Purchased 1981 with support from the National Fund for Acquisitions); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums
Media ID 25905602
© Dundee Art Galleries and Museums / Bridgeman Images
19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century Boars Forest Areas Forest Land Forest Trees Forestry Forests Gaelic Green Forestry Killed Pencil Pine Forest Primaeval Forest Sketchbook Slaying Spruce Forest Stock Of Trees Woodlands Pagan Paganism Pagans Polytheism Polytheist Slayed Wold
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This black and white pencil print titled "Diarmuid Slays the Boar" by John Duncan takes us on a journey into ancient mythology. Measuring 20.3x12.7 cm, this artwork is housed in The McManus gallery in Dundee, UK. The sketchbook containing this illustration showcases a collection of 60 sketches and illustrations, with number 13 inscribed on its front cover. It also includes writings on tempera paint and various artists, including Botticelli, all created by the talented John Duncan. Immersed within a dense forest setting, the scene depicts Diarmuid bravely confronting a formidable boar. The intricate details of the woodland environment - from towering pine trees to lush spruce forests - transport viewers into an enchanting realm of nature's beauty. Duncan's work not only captures the essence of British culture but also delves deep into European mythology and pagan beliefs. This piece reflects elements of polytheism as it portrays Diarmuid engaging in an epic battle against the mythical beast. With his skilled hand and precise pencil strokes, Duncan brings life to this legendary tale from Gaelic folklore. The intensity portrayed in this nineteenth-century artwork evokes emotions ranging from awe to fear as we witness Diarmuid's valiant act of slaying the ferocious boar. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are reminded of the power that art holds in preserving stories passed down through generations while simultaneously immersing us in worlds beyond our own reality.
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