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James Ward

James Ward (1769 - 1859) was active/lived in England.  James Ward is known for Animal, history, portrait and romantic landscape painting, engraving.

James Ward R.A., was one of the remarkable artists of the day, his singular style and great skill set him above most of his contemporaries, markedly influencing the growth of British art. Regarded as one of the great animal painters of his time, James produced history paintings, portraits, landscapes and genre. He started off as an engraver, trained by his brother William, who later engraved much of his work. The partnership of William and James Ward produced some of the best that English art had to offer, and their great technical skill and artistry having led to images that reflect the grace and charm of the era. He was admitted for membership into the Royal Academy in 1811.

James Ward a painter, particularly of animals, and an engraver. Born in London, and younger brother of William Ward the engraver, he was influenced by many people, but his career is conventionally divided into two periods: until 1803, his single greatest influence was his brother in law G   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 2621 characters.]  Artist bio

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