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Ward, James
1769–1859
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, England, United Kingdom
Born: 1769, London
Died: 1859, Cheshunt
Gender: male
Occupations
watercolorist
printmaker
draftsperson
animalier
portraitist
painter
lithographer
copyist
caricaturist
visual artist
Biography
James Ward was a prolific engraver, known as the most important animal painter of his generation in England. His work is characterized by subjects that are very animated, typically including horses, dogs or wild animals in agitated emotional states, the sense of movement being reinforced by vigorous brushwork and strong colors. His compositions are set in sweeping landscapes and dramatic skies, in the spirit of contemporary Romanticism. Ward also produced portraits, landscapes and genre and history paintings. Comment on works: Landscapes; Animals
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