George B. Duncan

Description:

A three-quarters portrait of Major General George B. Duncan during World War I. An oil painting on an illustration board. A white man, Major General Duncan has white hair and is wearing a brown tunic with a Sam Browne belt over his right shoulder. He is wearing two U.S. officer insignias on his collar (one on the left and one on the right) and two stars on his shoulder straps (indicating his rank of Major General). Duncan's signature is seen on the bottom in large red letters.

Date Made: 1919Associated Date: 1917 - 1918

Associated Person: Chase, Joseph CummingsChase, Joseph CummingsMaker: Chase, Joseph Cummings

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France: Grand Est, Bar-sur-Aube

Subject: PortraitsDistinguished Service MedalRelated Event: World War I

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military, Military, Art

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Credit Line: Committee to Acquire for the Nation the Chase Collection of A. E. F. Portraits

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.37699Catalog Number: 37699Accession Number: 117218

Object Name: Painting

Physical Description: oil (overall production method/technique)illustration board (overall material)Measurements: overall: 24 5/8 in x 18 1/2 in; 62.5475 cm x 46.99 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-8636-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_447647

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